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Originally posted by wendymaree@Feb 19 2005, 11:50 AM
Here in Australia, because assault is a criminal offence, not a civil offence, you only have to file a complaint against someone with the local police station and that person is charged and then must appear in Court. If you have any witnesses or any evidence that the person has attacked you, then the charge sticks and depending on the nature of the attack, and the attacker's record, that person will face either a prison sentence or a suspended sentence with a heavy fine. Also both charges will be recorded on their permanent record, so they will prevented from obtaining employment in Government positions or any positions of a sensitive nature. Here, even if you want to do voluntary work, you must first undergo a police check, and if any charges are recorded against you, then you are disqualified.
I think violence begats violence, myself; it takes strength of character to turn the other cheek. But I'm still interested in hearing other opinions about it.
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Here in slovakia is police and law rather...uneffective?
The best way to earn respect here is have money,or be known as someone who will beat you if you try to attack him.Sad bud true....