Practice question
An alleged ta’zir offense is based only on a private individual’s declaration. No Shariah law enacted by Parliament defines it, and no other offense or jurisdictional grant applies. Can Section5(d) supply the missing criminal legal basis?
- No
- Yes, the private label creates both crime and jurisdiction
- Yes, no enacted law is required
- Yes, any private penalty becomes public law
- Yes, technical vocabulary replaces legislation
Legal references
- RA11054 ArticleX Section5(c),(d),(f), BARMM Shariah Circuit Courts: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11054_2018.html
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