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LEGAL MAXIM OF THE WEEK NULLA POENA SINE LEGE The legal maxim "nulla poena sine lege," which translates to "no penalty without a law," is a fundamental principle in criminal law that asserts that an individual cannot be punished for an act that is not defined as a crime by law. This principle is rooted in the rule of law and serves to protect individuals from arbitrary punishment. It ensures that laws are clear, publicized, and applied consistently, thereby safeguarding the rights of individuals against the whims of authority.
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