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Draco (pronounced /ˈdreɪ.koʊ/ ; from Greek , pronounced ) was the first legislator of ancient Athens, Greece, 7th century BC. During the 39th Olympiad, in 622 or 621 BC, Draco establishe...
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Draconian law comes from the Draco the Greek codifier of law. ... Of this grim code of laws men said that they were "written in blood," and the word "draconian" remains in use today as signifying a rule unflinchingly severe. The laws of Draco did not quiet the tumults in Athens.
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AAP General News (Australia) 04-21-2008 Vic: Police union protest draconian laws By Greg Roberts MELBOURNE, April 21 AAP - Police officers are turning into "robotic public servants" because of harsh new laws..
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Draconian laws; Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Draconian laws The first written code of laws drawn up at ATHENS , believed to have...apparently covered a number of offences. The modern adjective “Draconian” (excessively harsh) reflects the fact that penalties laid...
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The term draconian is taken after the Athenian politician named Draco. He codified the laws in ancient Athens during the seventh century B.C. The laws were made when he was the eponymous archon (literally king) of Athens. These laws were ve...
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Famous archon whose set of laws were harsh and unforgiving. The penalty for many offenses was death. Such harsh laws were said to be 'draconian,' a word that exists to this today. Still, his achievement was putting all the laws in place and writing them down, making them known to everyone. ... The Laws of Draco;
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Before becoming governor, Paterson was a leading activist for drug policy reform and was once arrested protesting the draconian and racially biased Rockefeller Drug Laws, which turn a brittle 35 this year.
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AIPPA and the draconian Public Order and Security Act negate the fundamental right to freedom of.expression. They have attracted worldwide condemnation from human rights organisations and media freedom watchdogs. Ironically, they are similar to laws used by Ian Smith during the Rhodesia era.
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Luzkhov suggested Russia implement drug laws like those in Singapore, ... "Let us do the same." Luzkhov somewhat wistfully noted that "these days, a democratic government does not accept" a draconian drug policy like Singapore's, but added that Russia should ... When I see articles like the above 'Moscow Mayor Calls For Harsh...',
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