2007-09-08 03:38:42 · 5 answers · asked by angela f 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no such law -- and it would be impossible to enforce.
The idea has been tossed around for centuries, and every attempt do something like it has failed spectaculary.
The sole exception -- is a person has a specific unique DUTY to the the victim, or with regard to the criminal -- then they can be prosecuted for failing to act.
But that duty would have to be something like parent-child, or the duty of a common carrier (bus driver, etc) to care for their passengers, or the duty of an on-duty police officer -- something specific.
It's not possible to prosecute people for doing nothing -- they can only be prosecuted (except for the special duty) if they contribute the problem or make it worse.
2007-09-08 03:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law like that. It's a matter of performing a civic duty and doing right thing by helping those in need.
2007-09-08 03:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Glen B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a couple of different laws but it really sounds like the good samaritain law.
2007-09-08 03:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by allis0nx3babyy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law that states you must jump in.
2007-09-08 03:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO SUCH LAW
2007-09-08 03:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋