Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-05 17:33:13 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D3DC7348D187D727E77C51DD12D982E47C8435D72B03B23E717C196CF398E00F
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Laws can't penalize past legal actions, a key legal principle worldwide, ensuring fairness and predictability. This prohibition against ex post facto laws is anchored in international treaties and national constitutions. [Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/ex-post-facto-law), [Cornell Law School](https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/article-3/section-1/retroactivity-of-civil-decisions).
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