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41Criminal law of Canada — The criminal law of Canada is under the exclusive legislative jurisdiction of the federal government. The power to enact criminal law is derived from section 91(27) of the Constitution Act, 1867. Most criminal laws have been codified in the… …
42Offences against the Person Act 1861 — The Offences against the Person Act 1861[1] Parliament of the United Kingdom Long title An Act to consolidate and amend the Statute Law of England and Ir …
43Conditional discharge — A conditional discharge is a sentence passed by a court whereby the defendant is not punished provided he or she complies with certain conditions. An absolute discharge is unconditional: in some jurisdictions, where no conditions are imposed at… …
44Discharge (sentencing) — A discharge is a type of sentence where no punishment is imposed. An absolute discharge is unconditional: the defendant is not punished, and the case is over. In some jurisdictions, an absolute discharge means there is no conviction despite a… …
45Offences Against The Person Act 1861 — The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (24 25 Vict. c.100) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It consolidated provisions related to offences against the person (an expression which, in particular,… …
46Child destruction — is the name of a statutory offence in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Hong Kong. The offence of that name has been abolished and replaced in Victoria. Child destruction is the crime of killing an unborn but viable fetus; that is, a child… …
47Mandatory sentencing — Criminal procedure Criminal trials and conviction …
48Drug policy of Sweden — The Drug policy of Sweden is one of zero tolerance, including cannabis, focusing on prevention, treatment, and control, aiming to reduce both the supply of and demand for illegal drugs.[1] Enforcement is in the form of widespread drug testing,… …
49Legality of cannabis — Map of the legality of cannabis. The legality of cannabis has been the subject of debate and controversy for decades. Cannabis is illegal to consume, use, possess, cultivate, transfer or trade in most countries. Since the beginning of widespread… …
50Magistrates' Court — A magistrates court or court of petty sessions, formerly known as a police court, is the lowest level of court in England and Wales and many other common law jurisdictions. A magistrates court is presided over by a tribunal consisting of two or… …
