Deliberate Fasting Break during Ramadan

Question
What is the ruling on deliberately breaking the fast in Ramadan due to 'intercourse' between husband and wife? What is the order of the expiation?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: Expiation is required for both the husband and the wife by fasting for sixty days. If they are unable to do so, they must feed sixty needy people. If they are unable, it remains a debt on their necks, and God knows best.
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