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exercise an authority [5 records]

Record 1 2002-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

... the Criminal Code states that there is no consent where "the complainant submits or does not resist because of the exercise of authority." ... [However, under another section of the code - one that obviously does not protect those over 18,] sexual exploitation of a young person by those in a position of trust or authority is also an offense.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
CONT

Selon l'article 265 3.(d) du Code criminel, «ne constitue pas un consentement le fait pour le plaignant de se soumettre ou de ne pas résister en raison ... de l'exercice de l'autorité.»

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la familia
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
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Record 2 2000-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Practice and Procedural Law

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit judiciaire

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of the Sea

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la mer

Spanish

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Record 4 1986-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private Law

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit privé

Spanish

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Record 5 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language

French

Domaine(s)
  • Linguistique

Spanish

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