Anti-Hoax Legislation in the 107th Congress Addressing Problems Since Sept. 2001

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law.

Sentences (Criminal procedure).

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2002

Summary:

Discusses legislation in the 107th Congress to establish criminal and civil penalties for perpetration of hoaxes involving the threat of attack by biological agents or other weapons of mass destruction. Reviews new Federal crimes proposed in various legislation, civil liability and civil penalties, reimbursement, and Constitutional questions including free speech and double jeopardy issues. Lists State laws related to threats and hoaxes

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Anti-Hoax Legislation in the 107th Congress

Publisher Number:

CRS-2002-AML-0023

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