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Piracy and Maritime crime
     Special Part - Chapter Twenty-Six
     Article 293-294
     

    Original Text

    Hijacking an Aircraft, Ship or Other Means of Transport
    Article 293
    (1) Whoever by force or threat of force takes over control of an aircraft in flight or over a ship at sea or other means of public transport while in motion,
    shall be punished by imprisonment of two to ten years.
    (2) If the offence specified in paragraph 1 of this Article resulted in grievous bodily harm or caused extensive damage,
    the offender shall be punished by imprisonment of two to twelve years.
    (3) If the offence specified in paragraph 1 of this Article resulted in death of one or more persons,
    the offender shall be punished by imprisonment of five to fifteen years.
    Piracy
    Article 294
    (1) A crew member or passenger of a ship at open seas or location not under authority of any state commits violence or robbery against persons on another ship, retains, hijacks, damages or destroys the other ship or goods therein or causes damage of great extent,
    shall be punished by imprisonment of two to twelve years.
    (2) If the offence specified in paragraph 1 of this Article resulted in death of one or more persons,
    the offender shall be punished by imprisonment of five to fifteen years.
     
     
     

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