List of Criminal Offences - Revision history

Twiggy: /* Crimes against the Person */

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Crimes against the Person

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	It is worth noting that [[Orc\|orcs]] were redefined as people when they became [[Imperial Orcs\|a nation of the Empire]]. Whether a person is a citizen or not is irrelevant, so it is also illegal to enslave barbarian orcs. In Winter 382 the constitution was amended as part of the [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] to define hylje and daeva as people.		It is worth noting that [[Orc\|orcs]] were redefined as people when they became [[Imperial Orcs\|a nation of the Empire]]. Whether a person is a citizen or not is irrelevant, so it is also illegal to enslave barbarian orcs. In Winter 382 the constitution was amended as part of the [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Liberty Pact]] to define hylje and daeva as people.

	A note on piracy: Although there is currently no crime specifically relating to acts of piracy, in practice this activity falls under the crimes of assault, theft, criminal damage, murder and so on. Be aware that acts of piracy committed against [[Imperial_Law_Overview#Individuals and the law\|foreigners]] by ~~imperial~~ citizens will be investigated as criminal acts.		A note on piracy: Although there is currently no crime specifically relating to acts of piracy, in practice this activity falls under the crimes of assault, theft, criminal damage, murder and so on. Be aware that acts of piracy committed against [[Imperial_Law_Overview#Individuals and the law\|foreigners]] by Imperial citizens will be investigated as criminal acts.

	==Crimes of Property==		==Crimes of Property==

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Religious Crimes

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	The Synod defines certain acts as religious crimes through the judgement of [[proscription]], which are then enforced by the magistrates.		The Synod defines certain acts as religious crimes through the judgement of [[proscription]], which are then enforced by the magistrates.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]:The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]: The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.

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What isn’t a criminal offence?

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	* '''Fraud:''' Dishonesty calculated for personal gain. However be aware that a victim might raise a civil case in these circumstances.		* '''Fraud:''' Dishonesty calculated for personal gain. However be aware that a victim might raise a civil case in these circumstances.
	* '''Blackmail:''' Using threats to make a gain or to cause a loss to another.		* '''Blackmail:''' Using threats to make a gain or to cause a loss to another.
	* '''Bribery:''' Anyone can try to pay another citizen to get them to do as they wish without breaking the law - however it is a serious offence to attempt to pervert the course of justice		* '''Bribery:''' Anyone can try to pay another citizen to get them to do as they wish without breaking the law - however it is a serious offence to attempt to pervert the course of justice.
	* '''Slander and Libel:''' Making disparaging and false statements about another in public.		* '''Slander and Libel:''' Making disparaging and false statements about another in public.
	* '''Use of magic:''' Using magic on another person is never in and of itself a crime. However if the effect of the magic meets the definition of a crime then the fact that this effect was achieved by magic is no defence. ''For example,'' a curse of poverty doesn't meet the definition of any criminal offence but a death curse most certainly does. The Conclave are responsible for overseeing the proper operation of magic and have powers which allow them to both take action against those who use it [[Sorcery\|inappropriately]] and to [[Endorsement\|endorse]] magical acts to prevent them from being treated as crimes by the magistrates.		* '''Use of magic:''' Using magic on another person is never in and of itself a crime. However if the effect of the magic meets the definition of a crime then the fact that this effect was achieved by magic is no defence. ''For example,'' a curse of poverty doesn't meet the definition of any criminal offence but a death curse most certainly does. The Conclave are responsible for overseeing the proper operation of magic and have powers which allow them to both take action against those who use it [[Sorcery\|inappropriately]] and to [[Endorsement\|endorse]] magical acts to prevent them from being treated as crimes by the magistrates.

Emmanovi: /* Religious Crimes */ Removed reference to condemnation, which no longer exists

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Religious Crimes: Removed reference to condemnation, which no longer exists

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	* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Desecration\|Desecration]]: The removal of spontaneously created virtuous auras such as legacies of ascendance to paragonhood. This includes such auras arising on areas and objects, and on those people who do not wished them removed. The magistrates' interpretation is that in order for this law to accord with constitutional principles it must be tried as a religious crime and accordingly any prosecution requires condemnation by the appropriate synod assembly.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Desecration\|Desecration]]: The removal of spontaneously created virtuous auras such as legacies of ascendance to paragonhood. This includes such auras arising on areas and objects, and on those people who do not wished them removed.

	==What isn’t a criminal offence?==		==What isn’t a criminal offence?==

Joncreek: edited to reflect error in disciples of sulemaine - see associated senate motion making it punishable by death

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edited to reflect error in disciples of sulemaine - see associated senate motion making it punishable by death

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	** It is [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Make_membership_of_Hand_of_Dumon_a_crime\|illegal]] to be a member of the Hand of Dumon, or to aid them.		** It is [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Make_membership_of_Hand_of_Dumon_a_crime\|illegal]] to be a member of the Hand of Dumon, or to aid them.
	** It is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Cult_of_the_Falconer\|illegal]] to be a member of the Cult of the Falconer.		** It is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Cult_of_the_Falconer\|illegal]] to be a member of the Cult of the Falconer.
	** It is [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Disciples_of_Sulemaine\|~~illegal~~]] to be a member of the Disciples of Sulemaine.		** It is [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Disciples_of_Sulemaine\|a serious crime]] to be a member of the Disciples of Sulemaine.

	==Crimes against the Processes of the State==		==Crimes against the Processes of the State==

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Crimes of Position

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	* Impersonation of an Imperial Official: Falsely and dishonestly claiming to be a senator, civil servant, member of the militia etc. Any person who with intent to deceive impersonates an official of the Empire or does any act calculated falsely to suggest that they are, shall be found guilty of this crime.		* Impersonation of an Imperial Official: Falsely and dishonestly claiming to be a senator, civil servant, member of the militia etc. Any person who with intent to deceive impersonates an official of the Empire or does any act calculated falsely to suggest that they are, shall be found guilty of this crime.
	* Dereliction of Duty: Volunteering for an imperial duty and then failing to carry it out through neglect or cowardice. Members of the Militia are expected to act in accordance with their duties when they observe a crime in progress or about to occur. Anyone who takes the battlefield and then shows conspicuous cowardice in the face of the enemy may also be tried for this offence. This offence does not relate to the abuse of an imperial position, which is within the remit of the Synod.		* Dereliction of Duty: Volunteering for an imperial duty and then failing to carry it out through neglect or cowardice. Members of the Militia are expected to act in accordance with their duties when they observe a crime in progress or about to occur. Anyone who takes the battlefield and then shows conspicuous cowardice in the face of the enemy may also be tried for this offence. This offence does not relate to the abuse of an imperial position, which is within the remit of the Synod.
	* Membership of an Illegal Organisation: being a member of an organisation which has been banned by the Senate. In some instances, the Senate has placed additional restrictions. It is [[Create_law_outlawing_the_Vyig\|illegal]] to be a member of the [[Vyig]], or to bear their tattoos. It is [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Make_membership_of_Hand_of_Dumon_a_crime\|illegal]] to be a member of the Hand of Dumon, or to aid them. It is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Cult_of_the_Falconer\|illegal]] to be a member of the Cult of the Falconer.		* Membership of an Illegal Organisation: being a member of an organisation which has been banned by the Senate. In some instances, the Senate has placed additional restrictions.
			** It is [[Create_law_outlawing_the_Vyig\|illegal]] to be a member of the [[Vyig]], or to bear their tattoos.
			** It is [[384YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Make_membership_of_Hand_of_Dumon_a_crime\|illegal]] to be a member of the Hand of Dumon, or to aid them.
			** It is [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Cult_of_the_Falconer\|illegal]] to be a member of the Cult of the Falconer.
			** It is [[387YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Disciples_of_Sulemaine\|illegal]] to be a member of the Disciples of Sulemaine.

	==Crimes against the Processes of the State==		==Crimes against the Processes of the State==

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Religious Crimes: Updated for clarity now we have Proscription

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	==Religious Crimes==		==Religious Crimes==
	~~Religious~~ crimes ~~are tried by a magistrate but are raised by~~ the [[~~Synod~~]].		The Synod defines certain acts as religious crimes through the judgement of [[proscription]], which are then enforced by the magistrates.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]:The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]:The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.

GuiltyConscience: /* Religious Crimes */

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Religious Crimes

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	* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Desecration\|Desecration]]: The removal of spontaneously created virtuous auras such as legacies of ascendance to paragonhood. This includes such auras arising on areas and objects, and on those people who do not wished them removed The magistrates' interpretation is that in order for this law to accord with constitutional principles it must be tried as a religious crime and accordingly any prosecution requires condemnation by the appropriate synod assembly.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Desecration\|Desecration]]: The removal of spontaneously created virtuous auras such as legacies of ascendance to paragonhood. This includes such auras arising on areas and objects, and on those people who do not wished them removed. The magistrates' interpretation is that in order for this law to accord with constitutional principles it must be tried as a religious crime and accordingly any prosecution requires condemnation by the appropriate synod assembly.

	==What isn’t a criminal offence?==		==What isn’t a criminal offence?==

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	==Religious Crimes==		==Religious Crimes==
	Religious crimes are tried by a magistrate but are raised by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		Religious crimes are tried by a magistrate but are raised by the [[Synod]].
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]:The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]:The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.

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	*[[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|Narcotics trade to the Iron Confederacy]]: The sale of export of any and all narcotics to the Iron Confederacy is prohibited. The magistrates interpret this to mean any drug that affects mood or behaviour and whose function is not medical treatment. Note: Although this was passed with the intention of a three year term, this law will stand until it is actively repealed by the Senate. The magistrates have compiled a list of known narcotics that may not be exported to the Iron Confederacy. If other narcotics are identified by the magistrates later, they will be added to the list.		*[[386YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Ratify_Treaty_with_the_Iron_Confederacy\|Narcotics trade to the Iron Confederacy]]: The sale of export of any and all narcotics to the Iron Confederacy is prohibited. The magistrates interpret this to mean any drug that affects mood or behaviour and whose function is not medical treatment. Note: Although this was passed with the intention of a three year term, this law will stand until it is actively repealed by the Senate. The magistrates have compiled a list of known narcotics that may not be exported to the Iron Confederacy. If other narcotics are identified by the magistrates later, they will be added to the list.
	*[[386YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_hunting_turtles_in_Bay_of_Catazar\|The hunting or harming of turtles in the Bay of Catazar]] is illegal.
	*[[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Cannibalism\|Cannibalism]]: It is illegal to disburse, trade, sell or consume the flesh of the sapient denizens of the mortal realm. This has specific implications for Sarcophan funerary traditions and the Sarcophan drug "visivlees" which is made from the flesh of sapient creatures.		*[[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Criminalise_Cannibalism\|Cannibalism]]: It is illegal to disburse, trade, sell or consume the flesh of the sapient denizens of the mortal realm. This has specific implications for Sarcophan funerary traditions and the Sarcophan drug "visivlees" which is made from the flesh of sapient creatures.

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	The Synod defines certain acts as religious crimes through the judgement of [[proscription]], which are then enforced by the magistrates.		The Synod defines certain acts as religious crimes through the judgement of [[proscription]], which are then enforced by the magistrates.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|Idolatry]]: Subsuming human will and destiny to any inhuman entity or force. This includes the worship, veneration or exaltation of any such being or power.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]:The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|Blasphemy]]: The denigration of the paragons and the paths of virtue. This includes promoting false virtues and the teachings, or example, of false exemplars or False Paragons.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Heresy\|Heresy]]: The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines.
	* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.		* [[Religious_Crimes#Abuse_of_Powers\|Abuse of Powers]]: The misuse, or abuse, of the powers of a priest. This includes the powers of the Synod, as well as liao ceremonies.