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Tifft, Larry L. – Social Problems, 1979
The assumptions of the principle of legality are explored. It is concluded that any response to human conflict that respects individual authenticity and sovereignty, human diversity, competency, and shared responsiblity can only be given retrospectively. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Conflict Resolution, Crime, Criminal Law