Syariah Penal Code · s 161

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s 161Miscarriage of pregnancy

(1)

Any person who voluntarily causes the miscarriage of the pregnancy of a women is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $12,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

(2)

For the purposes of this section and sections 162, 163 and 164,

“pregnancy” means something in the womb of a pregnant woman that has not developed into a foetus.

Explanation — A woman who cause herself to miscarry is within the meaning of this section.