Problem
Hindrance of law enforcement
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Forcible obstruction of law enforcementObstruction of justice
Hindering apprehension of a felon
Hindering prosecution of a felon
Misprison of felon
Offences against the administration of justice
Nature:
A person is guilty of hindering law enforcement if he intentionally interferes with, delays or prevents the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another. This may be by concealing the other; providing means of avoiding discovery or arrest including money, weapons, transport or disguise; or concealing, altering or destroying material with this intention. It may be by warning the other of their impending discovery in order that they by avoid arrest.
Broader Problems:
Corruptive crimesUnethical practices by police forcesCrimes against the integrity and effectiveness of government operations Narrower Problems:
PerjuryCriminal contemptCompounding a crimeCorruption of juriesPublic assaults on policeIllegally obtained evidenceIrresponsible arming of riotersTampering with physical evidenceObstruction of governmental medical reformTampering with witnesses and informants in proceedingsLimited local respect for regional and global legislationObstruction of administration of justice by undue influence Aggravates:
Inadequate law enforcement Strategies:
Enforcing lawsProsecuting offences against the administration of justiceDefining offences against the administration of justiceHindering apprehension of a felonHindering law enforcement Subject(s):
Law → Law enforcementLaw → Tribunals, courts
Management → Administration
Societal Problems → Crime
Societal Problems → Impediments
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST