Explanation.—A woman who causes herself to miscarry is within the meaning of this section.
Section history
Section 312 — Causing miscarriage
As in force on 1 February 2008.
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Subject to the provisions of the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Cap. 324], whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both; and if the woman is quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.