What is the principle called that states that actions have to be judged by the laws at the time they are done?

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In other words, you can't retroactively change the laws and possible rewards/punishments.

It is a legal principle. What is it called?

2007-03-16 19:47:02 · 2 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

Ex Post Pacto Law is the principle that an action made must not be made a crime by enacting a law making it an offense.

2007-03-16 19:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i believe it's satute of limitations i'm not suret

2007-03-17 02:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by crengle60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋