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Version of section 242 from 2003-01-01 to 2019-09-18:


Marginal note:Neglect to obtain assistance in child-birth

 A female person who, being pregnant and about to be delivered, with intent that the child shall not live or with intent to conceal the birth of the child, fails to make provision for reasonable assistance in respect of her delivery is, if the child is permanently injured as a result thereof or dies immediately before, during or in a short time after birth, as a result thereof, guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.

  • R.S., c. C-34, s. 226

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