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May 3, 2022 12:59 pm GMT
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2022/05/03/canada-proposes-new-law-to-punish-moon-crimes.html
Canada proposes new law to punish moon crimes
A recent proposed update to the Canada's Criminal Code will extend the Mounties' jurisdiction to the moon. As CBC reports:
— Read the restIn the Budget Implementation Act, under the subhead Lunar Gateway Canadian crew members, the amendment reads:
"A Canadian crew member who, during a space flight, commits an act or omission outside Canada that if committed in Canada would constitute an indictable offence is deemed to have committed that act or omission in Canada."
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2022/05/03/canada-proposes-new-law-to-punish-moon-crimes.html
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