Questions tagged [laws]
Questions relating to in-universe laws of a work.
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Who is now the Lord of Casterly Rock?
I am re-watching Game of Thrones and I came across this question.
Tywin Lannister is the Lord of Casterly Rock - But since his death, who is now the Lord of Casterly Rock?
Tyrion can't be the Lord ...
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Is there a legal system in Middle-earth?
I was re-watching the Hobbit films last weekend, and noticed in "An Unexpected Journey", there is a scene in Bag End where the Dwarves present Bilbo with a contract, outlining the many potential ...
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Can Cersei Lannister claim the Iron Throne and legitimize her act?
At the end of season 6 of Game of Thrones,
It is not explained how.
Is it normal for a Queen regent to assume the throne once there are
If so, would she need to seek out and destroy any distant ...
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Was there an explicit catalyst event(s) that served as impetus for the creation of the Prime Directive?
Was there ever a mention of what specifically was the catalyst for the creation of Prime Directive?
In other words, was the Directive merely a theoretical "this is the rules we want to live by" ...
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Are there any copyright laws within the "Star Trek" universe that prohibit certain things from being replicated without permission?
I haven't seen any information or thoroughly researched this idea or question. I'm not even sure it's an actual problem, but I'm wondering if certain replicated items infringe on copyright laws in ...
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What was the Ludicrous Patents Office?
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, one of the departments in the Ministry of Magic referred to is the "Ludicrous Patents Office".
“Level seven, Department of Magical Games and Sports, ...
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What happens to someone who destroys a Star Wars Droid?
Some Star Wars Droids are definitively sentient beings, but it appears that they are not treated as such.
The Legal Status section of the Droid article of Wookieepedia (which have no references) said ...
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Do wizards who marry Muggles have to either get permission, or at least officially notify, MoM?
Do wizards who marry Muggles have to either get permission, or at least officially notify, the Ministry of Magic?
Presumably, this is a situation that involves a high chance of (usually intentional) ...
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Are Love Potions legal?
We know that in the Harry Potter universe, Love Potions (potions that cause a strong infatuation in the drinker) exist. We see at least two instances of their use in the books;
A Love Potion in the ...
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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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If “spice” is considered an “illicit/illegal” drug in the Star Wars universe, why does the Empire mine it?
So the first Star Wars (1977) film drops a few solid reference to the drug called “spice” which is described in the Star Wars wikia as:
“Spice was the name for a type of illicit substance or ...
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Why was it Lord Eddard, who executed Gared?
Gared's crime was against the Night's Watch.
Should he not have been returned to them, so that they could do justice as they saw fit?
Do all lords of the kingdom have ongoing permission to execute ...
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Does the Federation have the equivalent of Miranda rights?
I am watching DS9 for the first time (almost at the end of season 4) and it struck me that whenever a character is arrested, it seems that they are never told their rights and/or what they're being ...
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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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How are the lands of the Shire governed?
In the Lord of the Rings Frodo moves around into various districts of the Shire; he encounters different law enforcement, leaders and townships. Is there a unifying power in the Shire? Is it split ...
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