Non-consensual miscarriage: criminal offence punishable by life or lengthy imprisonment and a fine under statute. Causing miscarriage without the woman's consent is criminalised and, regardless of whether the woman is quick with child, carries punishment of imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description up to ten years, and also liability to fine.
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Non-consensual miscarriage: criminal offence punishable by life or lengthy imprisonment and a fine under statute.
Causing miscarriage without the woman's consent is criminalised and, regardless of whether the woman is quick with child, carries punishment of imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description up to ten years, and also liability to fine.
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