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Article 39Insanity and Diminished Capacity

第三十九条(心神喪失及び心神耗弱)

Actions due to insanity is not subject to punishment.

心神喪失者の行為は、罰しない。

An act of diminished capacity leads to the punishment being reduced.

心神耗弱者の行為は、その刑を減軽する。

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