Crimes Act 1961 No 43 (as at 13 July 2011), Public Act

182A Miscarriage defined
  • For the purposes of sections 183 to 187 the term miscarriage means—

    • (a) the destruction or death of an embryo or fetus after implantation; or

    • (b) the premature expulsion or removal of an embryo or fetus after implantation, otherwise than for the purpose of inducing the birth of a fetus believed to be viable or removing a fetus that has died.

    Section 182A: inserted, on 16 December 1977, by section 3 of the Crimes Amendment Act 1977 (1977 No 113).