Sentences with phrase «draconian legislation»
The phrase "draconian legislation" refers to laws or rules that are extremely strict, harsh, or severe in nature. It is often used to describe measures that are considered excessive, oppressive, or lacking in fairness or balance. Full definition
The hypocrisy of this legislation is that it is sponsored by CTA and UTLA, two unions that pride themselves for standing up for the due process rights of their teachers and yet they would dare deny due process for parents, students and other educational leaders with this kind of draconian legislation.
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«Clearly I don't really believe that the police are going to be targeting churches using incense, or stopping DIY shops selling glue — but the fact that these activities will become illegal in Lambeth and are just not being enforced highlights the chilling effect that such draconian legislation has.
At the same time it has not prevented past governments passing draconian legislation such as control orders, extended detention without charge, retaining the DNA of innocent people, or forcing people to carry ID cards.
«Would this administration use a declaration of a national emergency to further an agenda that places at its center health - based solutions, or would it then turn around and say, we have an emergency, we need draconian legislation like sentencing laws, or crackdowns on people who use or misuse opioids?»
To maintain his grip on power, Mugabe enacted draconian legislation, cutting down on the freedoms of individuals and ruling with an iron fist.
If cryptocurrency becomes a haven for tax evasion, fraud, and criminal activity then governments will inevitably respond by drafting draconian legislation.
It is surely only logical that the Tory Government will repeal this draconian legislation?
But some members of the committee have told ScienceInsider that this is not the conclusion they came to, and that their findings do not lend support for the draconian legislation.
I have been a participant in fighting some of this draconian legislation.
What this draconian legislation has achieved is the categorising of a criminal class by reference to social and economic background.
Time for all 110 thousand Realtor's to speak out against this draconian legislation.