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    Question

    Article 20(1) states: “No person shall be convicted of

    any offence except for violation of a law in force at the time of the commission of the act.” Consider: (1) This provision prohibits ex post facto criminal laws. (2) It applies to both conviction and sentence. (3) It applies even to civil penalties. (4) It applies to citizens only. 
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2, 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ex post facto criminal laws are prohibited (1). Protection applies to conviction and punishment (2). It does not apply to civil liabilities (3 incorrect) and applies to “persons,” not only citizens (4 incorrect).

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