1. World problems
  2. Hindrance of law enforcement

Hindrance of law enforcement

  • Forcible obstruction of law enforcement
  • Obstruction 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.

Narrower

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Subject
  • undefined » Law enforcement
  • undefined » Tribunals, courts
  • undefined » Administration
  • undefined » Crime
  • undefined » Impediments
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    May 20, 2022