Questions tagged [laws]
Questions relating to in-universe laws of a work.
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Are underage wizards also sent to Azkaban?
If an underage wizard breaks the law in a way that requires an imprisonment in Azkaban, will they be sent there even though they're underage/children? If not, who will be arrested instead?
Can the ...
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Is there a general right to bear arms in the Federation?
In the TNG episode "The Most Toys", the Varon-T disruptor is specifically mentioned as being illegal in the Federation because of its particularly cruel method of killing. Singling out a specific ...
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What's the meaning of "your life will be forfeit?"
In The Two Towers film, Faramir is told that if he releases Frodo and Sam, he will "forfeit" his life.
Gondorian Ranger: You know the laws of our country, the laws of your father. If you ...
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What is the penalty for unlawful possession of Romulan Ale in the Federation?
Romulan Ale is illegal in the Federation for decades, but both Kirk and Picard and their senior crews are seemingly able to acquire it without too much difficulty, implying that enforcement of the ban ...
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Does the Star Wars universe have immigration laws?
In Star Wars, we see the main characters more or less traveling freely between various planets. Characters that are wanted by a faction (e.g. the Empire, Confederacy, etc.) do face challenges sneaking ...
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Do Cylons have any concept of law?
The Cylons have left Colonial space and formed their own organized society. Yet, there are several moments when we see one of them killing another. Of course murder can be considered less of a crime ...
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Do Starfleet regulations and general orders apply to non-Starfleet Federation citizens?
While preparing an answer to this question, I started to wonder if Starfleet regulations apply to non-Starfleet Federation citizens.
I am aware that during its 50+ years, the terms "Starfleet" and "...
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Did Captain Janeway commit human rights violations?
In Star Trek: Voyager Season 2 Episode 24, "Tuvix", there was an accident that following an away mission to collect some orchid samples. Only one molecular pattern rematerialized, and formed a healthy ...
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Does a widow retain her married last name after her spouse's death?
I'm reading the books at the moment. I'm around the part where Lysa is ruling the Vale. It says something along the lines of
All the knights were trying to marry her so they could gain power, ...
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Could Batman be arrested for driving an unregistered car without a license?
Batman frequently drives his Batmobile on the public roads of Gotham. Is it unregistered? And does he actually have a license for it that he could show if Commissioner Gordon or another cop decided to ...
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Which bastards in Westeros were automatically legitimized once their parents married?
I was watching a discussion between Elio and Linda, co-authors of The World of Ice and Fire and founders of Westeros.org, on Annullments in Westeros, in light of recent developments in the show.
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The law wagon? in Analog?
I recall a story which I believe appeared in Analog back in the 60s, but which I can't find. A police department takes delivery of a new "law wagon", which assists the police by keeping complete ...
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S07E05: Would this person be the rightful heir to the Targaryen throne when born even if Viserys ascended to the throne before their birth?
In S07E05 of Game of Thrones
Since Jon was born after Rhaegar Targaryen and the Mad King were killed, at the time of his birth, Viserys Targaryen was the only surviving son of the king, so Viserys ...
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Are King in the North and Lord of Winterfell two different entities now?
In S07E03, Sansa said
She doesn't say that He's King in the North, which implies that she accepts that Jon is KitN and that's final. But at the same time, she believes that the above mentioned ...
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How did Renly expect Robert to set aside Cersei and take Margaery as queen instead?
We know that Renly wanted Robert to set aside Cersei and take Margaery Tyrell as his Queen instead.
He had this weird idea that Margaery looked like Lyanna and Robert who was still in love with ...
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