'National penalties - death sentence' in document 'Maldives - Penal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER 1
General Explanations

26. Whoever abets the commission of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or exile for life under this Law shall be punished with imprisonment or exile between 5 years and 12 years or shall be subject to a fine between Mrf. 3,000.00 and Mrf. 10,000.00. Where the act of abetment results in grievous hurt being caused to to a person, his term of punishment can be extended up to a period of 18 years or the fine may be increased up to an amount of Mrf. 15,000.00.

27. Whoever conspires to commit an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, exile for life or rigorous imprisonment not exceeding a period of 4 years under this Law but has not committed any act in pursuance of that conspiracy shall be found guilty only in respect of its abetment.