Article 258 Revised Penal Code

Article 258 of the Revised Penal Code is about Abortion practiced by the woman herself of by her parents. It is under Chapter One (Destruction Of Life) of Title Eight (Crimes Against Persons) of the Code.

Abortion practiced by the woman herself of by her parents

The penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods shall be imposed upon a woman who shall practice abortion upon herself or shall consent that any other person should do so.

Any woman who shall commit this offense to conceal her dishonor, shall suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods.

If this crime be committed by the parents of the pregnant woman or either of them, and they act with the consent of said woman for the purpose of concealing her dishonor, the offenders shall suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods.

See also: Article 257 Revised Penal Code