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Article 970, paragraph (6)

第六項

When a person who has committed the crime referred to in paragraph (1) surrenders, the punishment may be reduced or the person may be exempted from punishment.

第一項の罪を犯した者が自首したときは、その刑を減軽し、又は免除することができる。

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