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Version of section 243 from 2003-01-01 to 2019-09-18:


Marginal note:Concealing body of child

 Every one who in any manner disposes of the dead body of a child, with intent to conceal the fact that its mother has been delivered of it, whether the child died before, during or after birth, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years.

  • R.S., c. C-34, s. 227

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