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capital offence refers to a serious crime that is punishable by death.
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«capital»
«offence»
Sentences with «capital offence»
- He said the sections were for capital offences for which a legal advice from the Attorney - General is required before a charge is filed, insisting that the sections did not apply to financial crimes. (newsdiaryonline.com)
- Tanya Murshed, of 1MCB Chambers, has won this year's Sydney Elland Goldsmith Bar Pro Bono Award for her commitment to assisting vulnerable individuals convicted of capital offences in Uganda. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
- She was appointed as an Assisting Counsel on the Legal Aid Scheme for Capital Offences in February 2012. (rhtlawtaylorwessing.com)
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