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Section 130E — Punishment for genocide

As in force on 30 December 2025.

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130E.Punishment for genocide

Whoever commits genocide shall —

(a)if the offence consists of the killing of any person, be punished with death; or

(b)in any other case, be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 20 years.