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Section 182A — Crimes Act 1961: Miscarriage defined
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182A Miscarriage defined For the purposes of sections 183 to 187 of this Act the term miscarriage means— (a) The destruction or death of an embryo or fetus after implantation; or (b) The premature expulsion or removal of an embryo or fetus after implantation, otherwise than for the purpose of inducing the birth of a fetus believed to be viable or removing a fetus that has died. Section 182A was inserted, as from 16 December 1977, by section 3 Crimes Amendment Act 1977 (1977 No 113).
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