by Project Willow » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:51 pm
Possible means of prosecution for ra survivors...?<br><br>Governor Granholm Signs Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Torture<br><br>January 3, 2006<br><br>LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed legislation that will, for the first time, make torture a criminal act in Michigan and provide penalties of up to life imprisonment for persons convicted under the new statute. The laws become effective on March 1, 2006.<br><br>“The torture of a fellow human being is one of the most heinous crimes a person can commit,” said Granholm. “I am proud to sign legislation that will provide prosecutors with the tools they need to ensure that anyone who would commit this type of reprehensible act is punished appropriately.”<br><br>The two bills signed by Granholm define torture as intent to cause cruel or extreme physical or mental pain and suffering. Torture is now a Class A felony punishable by a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.<br><br><snip><br><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-23442_21974-133334--,00.html">www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-23442_21974-133334--,00.html</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> <p></p><i></i>
