France

Code Penal

BOOK I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE II
OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

CHAPTER II
GROUNDS FOR ABSENCE OR ATTENTUATION OF LIABILITY

ARTICLE 122-4

A person is not criminally liable who performs an act prescribed or authorised by legislative or regulatory provisions.

A person is not criminally liable who performs an action commanded by a lawful authority, unless the action is manifestly unlawful.

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Superior orders - national proceedings



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