Justice for the Individual
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The LP Platform Currently Reads
The Issue: The present system of criminal law
is based almost solely on punishment with little concern for the victim.
The Principle: The purpose of a justice system
is to provide restitution to those suffering a loss at the expense of those
who caused that loss. In the case of violent crimes, an additional purpose
is to defend society from the continued threat of violence.
Solutions: We support the following:
a) restitution for the victim to the fullest degree possible at the expense
of the criminal or wrongdoer; b) an end to the prosecution of individuals
for exercising their rights of self-defense; and c.) an affirmation
of the right of the victim to pardon the criminal or wrongdoer, barring threats
to the victim for this purpose.
Transitional Action: End all "no-fault" insurance
laws, which deprive the victim of the right to recover damages from those
responsible in the case of injury. Affirm the right of the victim to pardon
the criminal or wrongdoer, barring threats to the victim for this purpose.
Change rape laws so that cohabitation will no longer be a defense against
a charge of rape.
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