Crime

In ordinary language, the term crime denotes an unlawful act punishable by a state. The term "crime" does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition, though statutory definitions have been provided for certain purposes. The most popular view is that crime is a category created by law; in other words, something is a crime if declared as such by the relevant and applicable law. One proposed definition is that a crime or offence (or criminal offence) is an act harmful not only to some individual or individuals but also to a community, society or the state ("a public wrong"). Such acts are forbidden and punishable by law.

The notion that acts such as murder, rape and theft are to be prohibited exists worldwide. What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by criminal law of each country. While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in some common law countries no such comprehensive statute exists.

The state (government) has the power to severely restrict one's liberty for committing a crime. In modern societies, there are procedures to which investigations and trials must adhere. If found guilty, an offender may be sentenced to a form of reparation such as a community sentence, or, depending on the nature of their offence, to undergo imprisonment, life imprisonment or, in some jurisdictions, execution.

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Chico Enterprise Record 06 May 2019

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ABC News journalist James Hancock reports from the crime scene at Hastings

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 06 May 2019

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How technology has transformed crime writing

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 06 May 2019

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British police: No crime in Huawei 5G leak

The Star 06 May 2019

London. The top-secret leak that Britain had conditionally allowed China’s Huawei to develop its 5G network, which brought down the defence minister, does not amount to a criminal offence, police concluded ... ....

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AV Club 06 May 2019

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Rep. Kildee: 'If it’s a crime to lie to Congress, Bill Barr lied to Congress ...

MSNBC 06 May 2019

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Man wearing Trump mask caught on CCTV during Brisbane crime spree

TVNZ 06 May 2019

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Can Trump obstruct justice without an underlying crime?

Daily American 06 May 2019

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No crime will go unpunished under an EFF govt - Malema

Eye Witness News 06 May 2019

Julius Malema launched a scathing attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa and former President Jacob Zuma during a rally on Sunday, where he told EFF supporters in Soweto that the pair should be jailed ... ....

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The Intruder | A cinematic crime

The Gleaner 06 May 2019

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Crime Reports 5.6.19

The Dunn Daily Record 06 May 2019

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Support for victims of crime in St Ann

Jamaica Observer 06 May 2019

The Ministry of Justice says its Victim Services Division (VSD) is playing a key role in providing healing and support for victims of crime, particularly children, in St Ann ... Services include preparing clients for court and helping them, through mediation and counselling, to deal with the emotional trauma caused by crime....

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No Ramadan pardon for 29 crimes in Saudi

Khaleej Times 06 May 2019

During the holy month of Ramadan, 29 categories of crimes in Saudi Arabia will not be pardoned, according to principles and directives for annual pardon.� ... The sources also stated that it is a crime to give shelter to people wanted for security offenses, besides offence linked to ......