Sentence examples for prosecution or action from inspiring English sources

Whether the officers are shielded from prosecution or action by Rev. Stat.

But because websites hosted in the US benefit from a law which gives them complete immunity from prosecution or action relating to content posted by users, smaller, less reputable sites - like the notorious MyEx.com or IsAnybodyUp.com - can refuse to take down revenge porn without incurring legal liability and do so as a lucrative business model.

The Board's power to take such action is not limited by the availability to injured employees of a state-court malicious prosecution or other action.

And the fact that UN troops are immune from prosecution or legal action in Haiti encourages abuses.

4.02pm GMT Julian Brazier, a Conservative, asks for an assurance that no teacher will face prosecution or civil action for espousing a Christian view of marriage.

Some such deals have been sharply criticised as shielding police officers from prosecution or disciplinary action following the excessive use of force.

Lord Williams replied: "I hope you understand that Neither David Calvert-Smith [the director of public prosecutions] nor I can give you an assurance regarding whether or not a prosecution or other action will be taken.

Methods of enforcement include bringing pressure to bear on the responsible authority, publicizing a refusal to rectify injustice or a defective administrative practice, bringing the matter to the attention of the legislature, and instigating a criminal prosecution or disciplinary action.

Surveys have found that only 9% of Ripa authorisations have resulted in either prosecution or enforcement action, which is indicative of a "fishing expedition" approach to the use of the law – Ripa is being massively overused for trivial issues.

Lawyers for a stroke victim who wants help to end his life can continue to act on his behalf without fear of prosecution or disciplinary action following a high court ruling.

(2) The amount of a fine or penalty does not include legal fees and related expenses paid or incurred in the defense of a prosecution or civil action arising from a violation of the law imposing the fine or civil penalty, nor court costs assessed against the taxpayer, or stenographic and printing charges.