What is the penalty for a woman who practices abortion upon herself or consents to another person doing so?
A woman who performs an abortion upon herself or consents to another person performing the act shall be subject to the penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods (Article 258, Revised Penal Code). If the woman commits this offense for the purpose of concealing her dishonor, the penalty imposed is slightly lower, specifically prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods. This differentiation addresses the mitigating factor of concealing dishonor.
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