Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-06 21:14:51 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1FECBCC895997FAFBD16046C12CBEC1A64E737F9D2279CFAA89510E13E0652A1
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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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