Ethiopia

The Criminal Code of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

PART II

SPECIAL PART

BOOK III

CRIMES AGAINST THE STATE OR AGAINST NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS

TITLE IV

CRIME AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

CHAPTER I

CRIMES AGAINST JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

Article 446.- Misleading Justice.
Whoever:

a) falsely notifies the authorities of a crime which has not been committed, or falsely accuses himself of a crime which he has not committed; or

b) knowingly gives the authorities inaccurate information
in relation to criminal investigation or proceedings,
is punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding six months, or fine not exceeding one thousand Birr .

Keywords

Offences against administration of justice
Giving false testimony
Presenting false or forged evidence
National penalties - offences against the administration of justice
National penalties - maximum penalty



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