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''the Imperium, for the purpose of ensuring its continued safety and stability, reserves to itself the power to unilaterally enact changes in any or all aspects of the relationship between itself and any member world or citizen.'' (Article VIII of the [[Warrant of Restoration]])
 
''the Imperium, for the purpose of ensuring its continued safety and stability, reserves to itself the power to unilaterally enact changes in any or all aspects of the relationship between itself and any member world or citizen.'' (Article VIII of the [[Warrant of Restoration]])
  
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===Role of Precedent===
 
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The interpretation of [[Imperial Law]] is undertaken by [[Imperial Judges]] in various Imperial Courts. Because of the huge time-lag of {{Imperial}} communications, and because there is no appeals process to judgements laid down, there can be no binding precedence set by one court on the judgements of another. Every case must be judged, impartially and in accordance with the detail of the statute, on an individual basis given the unique circumstances of that case alone.
 
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===Common Law===
 
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There is no common law.
 
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===== Laws =====
 
 
All [[Imperial Law]] is derived from the [[Warrant of Restoration]] and the statute laws that have been decreed in accordance with that Warrant.<br>
 
All [[Imperial Law]] is derived from the [[Warrant of Restoration]] and the statute laws that have been decreed in accordance with that Warrant.<br>
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The underlying principles of [[Imperial Law]] are the[[High Law]]
 
Most Imperial legislation is classified as an act or an edict.
 
Most Imperial legislation is classified as an act or an edict.
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* Some representative examples of Imperial legislation include:
 
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** [[High Laws]]
 
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** [[Imperial Navigation Act]]
 
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** [[Warrant of Restoration]]
 
  
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====== Imperial High Law ======
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===== Imperial High Law =====
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The [[Third Imperium]] has defined the following goals of Imperial [[High Laws|High Law]]:
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The [[Third Imperium]] has defined the following goals of Imperial [[High Law]]:
  
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* '''1. Emperor & Nobility''': The Imperial [[High Laws]] establish the hierarchy of the Nobility with the Emperor, of course, at the peak of the power structure.  
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* '''1. Emperor & Nobility''': The Imperial [[High Law]]s establish the hierarchy of the Nobility with the Emperor, of course, at the peak of the power structure.  
  
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* '''2. Imperial Military & Scout Service''': The [[High Laws]] secondly establish the Imperial Military Forces (Navy, Marines, Army) and the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the laws/rules of war/expansion.  
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* '''2. Imperial Military & Scout Service''': The [[High Law]]s secondly establish the Imperial Military Forces (Navy, Marines, Army) and the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the laws/rules of war/expansion.  
  
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* '''3. Imperial Taxes & Tribute''': Thirdly the [[High Laws]] establish the system of taxes and tribute.  
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* '''3. Imperial Taxes & Tribute''': Thirdly the [[High Law]]s establish the system of taxes and tribute.  
  
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* '''4. Imperial Federalism''': Finally the [[High Laws]] describe the authority that has been delegated to Archdukes, Subsector Dukes, Counts and Barons.
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* '''4. Imperial Federalism''': Finally the [[High Law]]s describe the authority that has been delegated to [[Archduke]]s, Subsector [[Duke]]s, [[Count]]s and [[Baron]]s.
  
 
The [[Warrant of Restoration]] notes that [[Planetary Governments]] may make [[Local Law]] that is not contrary to the {{Imperial}} [[High Law]].
 
The [[Warrant of Restoration]] notes that [[Planetary Governments]] may make [[Local Law]] that is not contrary to the {{Imperial}} [[High Law]].
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Please see [[High Laws]] for more information.
 
Please see [[High Laws]] for more information.
  
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===== Treaties =====
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===Role of Precedent===
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The interpretation of [[Imperial Law]] is undertaken by [[Imperial Judge]]s in various [[Imperial Courts of Justice|Imperial Courts]]. Because of the huge time-lag of {{Imperial}} communications, and because there is no appeals process to judgements laid down, there can be no binding precedence set by one court on the judgements of another. Every case must be judged, impartially and in accordance with the detail of the statute, on an individual basis given the unique circumstances of that case alone at the time of judgement.
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===Common Law===
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There is no common law.
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=== Example Laws ===
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Some representative examples of Imperial legislation include:
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* [[Imperial Navigation Act]]
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=== Legal Interpretation ===
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For a full understanding of how the [[Imperial Law]] affects your circumstances, you are seriously advised to consult with a member of the [[Imperial Bar Association]].
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The only place where a final determination of the implication of the [[Imperial Law]] may be achieved is in an [[Imperial Courts of Justice|Imperial Court of Justice]] before and [[Imperial Judge]]. Because of the risks involved in this course, most legal advice will suggest that some other accommodation is reached first.
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=== Branches of Imperial Law ===
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The [[Imperial Law]] is divided into the following major sections:
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# Criminal Law ([[Imperial Criminal Courts]])
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# Civil Law ([[Imperial Civil Courts]])
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# Admiralty Law ([[Imperial Admiralty Courts]])
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# Military Law ([[Imperial Military Courts]])
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=== Treaties ===
 
* No information yet available.
 
* No information yet available.
  
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===== Other Legislation =====
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=== Other Legislation ===
 
* No information yet available.
 
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Revision as of 06:58, 26 May 2020

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Description / Specifications

Definition and enactment

Imperial Law is defined by the Emperor upon the advice and counsel of the recognized nobles of the Imperium '. (Article III of the Warrant of Restoration)
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the Imperium, for the purpose of ensuring its continued safety and stability, reserves to itself the power to unilaterally enact changes in any or all aspects of the relationship between itself and any member world or citizen. (Article VIII of the Warrant of Restoration)

All Imperial Law is derived from the Warrant of Restoration and the statute laws that have been decreed in accordance with that Warrant.
The underlying principles of Imperial Law are theHigh Law Most Imperial legislation is classified as an act or an edict.

Imperial High Law

The Third Imperium has defined the following goals of Imperial High Law:

  • 1. Emperor & Nobility: The Imperial High Laws establish the hierarchy of the Nobility with the Emperor, of course, at the peak of the power structure.
  • 2. Imperial Military & Scout Service: The High Laws secondly establish the Imperial Military Forces (Navy, Marines, Army) and the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the laws/rules of war/expansion.
  • 3. Imperial Taxes & Tribute: Thirdly the High Laws establish the system of taxes and tribute.

The Warrant of Restoration notes that Planetary Governments may make Local Law that is not contrary to the Imperial High Law.

Please see High Laws for more information.

Role of Precedent

The interpretation of Imperial Law is undertaken by Imperial Judges in various Imperial Courts. Because of the huge time-lag of Imperial communications, and because there is no appeals process to judgements laid down, there can be no binding precedence set by one court on the judgements of another. Every case must be judged, impartially and in accordance with the detail of the statute, on an individual basis given the unique circumstances of that case alone at the time of judgement.

Common Law

There is no common law.

Example Laws

Some representative examples of Imperial legislation include:

Legal Interpretation

For a full understanding of how the Imperial Law affects your circumstances, you are seriously advised to consult with a member of the Imperial Bar Association.

The only place where a final determination of the implication of the Imperial Law may be achieved is in an Imperial Court of Justice before and Imperial Judge. Because of the risks involved in this course, most legal advice will suggest that some other accommodation is reached first.

Branches of Imperial Law

The Imperial Law is divided into the following major sections:

  1. Criminal Law (Imperial Criminal Courts)
  2. Civil Law (Imperial Civil Courts)
  3. Admiralty Law (Imperial Admiralty Courts)
  4. Military Law (Imperial Military Courts)

Treaties

  • No information yet available.

Other Legislation

  • No information yet available.

History & Background / Dossier

Law aboard Imperial starports is usually considered the equivalent of law level 1.

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