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In forceManslaughter—punishment
Part 3Offences against the person
Division 1Homicide
24 Manslaughter—punishment
Whosoever commits the crime of manslaughter shall be liable to imprisonment for 25 years—
Provided that, in any case, if the Judge is of the opinion that, having regard to all the circumstances, a nominal punishment would be sufficient, the Judge may discharge the jury from giving any verdict, and such discharge shall operate as an acquittal.
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