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Phrases with «proportionality principle»

The proportionality principle means that the punishment or response to a wrongdoing should be in proportion to the severity of the offense. It suggests that the punishment should be fair and not excessively harsh, based on the idea that the punishment should fit the crime. Full definition

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Sentences with «proportionality principle»

  • In fact, the Texas Supreme Court devoted a section of its opinion to making that very point, noting that its application of proportionality principles aligned practice under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure with practice under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (catalystsecure.com)
  • The court applied the factors for cost considerations under subrule 57.01 (1) and the new proportionality principle under subrule 1.04 (1.1). (slaw.ca)
  • In her contribution, the author argues that while the EU obsession on the choice of the proper legal basis is far from being a thing of the past, the legislative process in criminal law at EU level needs improvements in other key aspects, namely the application of the ultima ratio and proportionality principles when discussing new legislative proposals. (europeanlawblog.eu)
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