Section 15.3. The law will ensure appropriate penalties to be placed on those who commit crimes such as premeditated murder, serial killings and treason and on those who attack public service workers such as police, rescue workers, medical staff, prison officers and others serving the public.
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Section 15.3. Section 15.3. The law will ensure appropriate penalties to be placed on those who commit crimes such as premeditated murder, serial killings and treason and on those who attack public service workers such as police, rescue workers, medical staff, prison officers and others serving the public.
Section 15.3. There is tension between this provision and section 9.10. To the extent that these provisions belong in the constitution at all, they should be harmonised and placed together.
Section 15.3. Moreover, the category of crimes "such as" premeditated murder, serial killings and treason is vague. Many people would no doubt wish to see crimes against children included specifically.
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Section 15.3. Section 15.3. The law will ensure appropriate penalties to be placed on those who commit crimes such as premeditated murder, serial killings and treason and on those who attack public service workers such as police, rescue workers, medical staff, prison officers and others serving the public.
Section 15.3. There is tension between this provision and section 9.10. To the extent that these provisions belong in the constitution at all, they should be harmonised and placed together.
Section 15.3. Moreover, the category of crimes "such as" premeditated murder, serial killings and treason is vague. Many people would no doubt wish to see crimes against children included specifically.
Section 15.3. Should all penalties be appropriate to the crime, irrespective of its severity or nature?