Article 453 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XX — Delitos contra la Administración de Justicia

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Text in force since 24 May 1996.

The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.

Las disposiciones de este capítulo se aplicarán aun cuando el autor del hecho encubierto sea irresponsable o esté personalmente exento de pena.

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