A man has pleaded guilty to a charge under the Treason Act after being caught in the grounds of Windsor Castle with a loaded crossbow and admitting intent to harm the Queen. Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, pleaded guilty to three charges on Friday at the Old Bailey on London, relating to an incident that took place on … Continue reading Penalty under UK law and the Treason Act explained after man tried to harm the Queen
A high court judge in Argentina has ordered arrest of the country's ex-president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who was indicted on treason charges. Her arrest warrant was issued on Thursday. The judge also called on Congress to make haste and strip her of immunity as a senator, so she can be arrested for prosecution. Cristina … Continue reading Judge issues arrest warrant for ex-Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on murder charges
Treason is perhaps the most infamous crime in English Legal History, due in part to the horrendous punishment that came with it but also due to its often strong political importance. The punishment that was often inflicted was the drawing of the traitor across rough ground by horse, he would then be hanged to within … Continue reading The History of Treason in Law.
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