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Peace Officers Neglect in Riot Situation Laws in Canada
What is a peace officer neglect in riot situation charge? Peace officer neglect in a riot situation is covered under s. 69 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” A peace officer neglect in riot situation charge occurs when a peace officer, without reasonable excuse, fails to take all reasonable steps to supress a riot ...
Piratical Acts Laws in Canada
What is a piratical acts charge? Piratical acts are covered under section 75 in Part II of the Criminal Code. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order”. Piratical acts are outlined within this section and occur where an individual has stolen a Canadian ship or its cargo, does or attempts to mutiny, or incites another to commit a piratical act. This charge is ...
Piracy Laws in Canada
What is a piracy charge? Piracy is covered under section 74, Part II of the Canadian Criminal Code. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order”. A piracy charge occurs where, by the law of nations, a person has committed an act considered piratical. Piratical acts are committed on navigable waters and the seas outside of all national jurisdictions. As this is by the ...
Intimidating Parliament Laws in Canada
What is an intimidating parliament charge? An intimidating parliament charge is a serious criminal offence and occurs when a person commits an act of violence with the specific intent of intimidating Parliament of the legislature of a Canadian province. Intimidating parliament is an indictable offence, which means it is a more serious type of criminal charge in Canada, and upon conviction, the perpetrator ...
Hijacking Laws in Canada
What is a hijacking charge?Hijacking is covered under s. 76 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Public Order Offences.”A hijacking charge is a serious criminal that transpires when an individual, through the use of force, threat of force, or any other form of intimidation, seizes or takes control of an aircraft with the intention of confining or imprisoning anyone ...
Sedition Laws in Canada
What is a charge of Sedition? Sedition is covered under 61 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Sedition occurs when a person commits an act that involves attempting to overthrow the government or encouraging others to do so, by use of force, violence, or unlawful means. Sedition is a straight indictable offence. Examples Some examples of a charge of Sedition may include the following: ...
Sabotage Laws in Canada
What is a charge of Sabotage? Sabotage is covered under 52(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Sabotage occurs when a person deliberately damages, destroys, or obstructs in order to gain political or military advantage, thereby harming Canada’s armed forces. This can include the naval, Air Force, or other areas of the armed forces. Sabotage is a hybrid offence with a Crown election. ...
Personating a Peace Officer Laws in Canada
What is a personating a peace officer charge? Personating a peace officer is covered under s.130(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part IV. Part IV covers “Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice”. A personating a peace officer charge occurs when a person falsely represents themselves as a peace or public officer when they are not one. A person can also ...
