Also, in December repealed a law which made insulting the president a punishable offense.

Source: https://thewestsidegazette.com/zambias-budding-democracy-earns-praise-from-biden-administration/

As the security agency said, such acts are treasonable and punishable under the laws of the land.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/strange-and-unacceptable/

Attempt to commit suicide was a punishable offence under Section 309 of the IPC until the passing of the Mental Healthcare Act in 2017, which in effect decriminalised suicide by creating a massive exception to Section 309.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/bns-bill-proposes-to-do-away-with-ipc-provisions-on-unnatural-sex-adultery-2666730/

A violation of the new provision to the law is punishable as a traffic infraction.

Source: https://theroanokestar.com/2023/03/29/new-law-extends-protection-to-all-stationary-vehicles-on-va-roadsides/

Blasphemy against any recognized religion is punishable by a fine or execution under Pakistan’s Penal Code.

Source: https://themedialine.org/by-region/pakistan-marks-day-of-solidarity-with-christians-following-violent-demonstrations/

Both payments were made in cash, which, although a punishable offence, is still the only acceptable currency in prison.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12552821/Chapter-One-JEFFREY-ARCHERS-thrilling-new-crime-novel-TRAITORS-GATE-impenetrable-Tower-London-cops-guard-Crown-Jewels-master-criminals-audacious-plot-pull-heist-century.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=149

By doing so, you broke the Criminal Code Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, which is illegal and punishable under section 383 (2) (f), as well as section 390 (7) of the same Act”.

Source: https://bizwatchnigeria.ng/sec-companies-in-court-for-3-billion-in-illegitimate-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sec-companies-in-court-for-3-billion-in-illegitimate-investments

Conspiracy to attack energy facilities is punishable by up to twenty years in prison.

Source: https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/04/arrests-made-in-washington-power-grid-attack-n521404

Earlier this month, Idaho's governor signed a law that makes helping a pregnant minor get an abortion in another state punishable by two to five years in prison.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-abortion-access-navigators-help-patients-travel-to-appointments/600266744/

Gotshall was arrested Thursday, Nov. 9, and charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/community-news/lowcountry-men-arrested-on-child-sexual-abuse-material-charges/article_d7035d44-8897-11ee-9982-7712bc26840f.html

He is accused by Diorye of fabricating against her, false evidence with intent to procure a conviction for an offense punishable by the death penalty.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/7-national-mps-to-be-tried-for-criminal-cases/

He will now play the sport in a Gulf state where homosexuality is punishable by death.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/liverpool/changes-his-legacy-sky-sports-reporter-blasts-liverpool-stars-proposed-saudi-arabia-move-4226007

Homosexuality is a crime punishable by death under the country’s penal code.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9878259/vancouverite-iranian-lgbtq-pride/

Homosexuality is criminalized in Tunisia and punishable by a prison sentence of between one and three years.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/29/kamala-harris-africa-ghana-tanzania-zambia-visit-us-china/

I believe this should be done so with the mindset that if a person is picked up for a punishable crime, they’re then held as usual and transportation is then set up for them to head to rehab upon their release.

Source: https://www.kenoraminerandnews.com/news/local-news/we-asked-you-answered-solutions-for-downtown-kenora/wcm/fe17472b-a075-47a6-8cd5-f6726f8106f4

If the initial version of the bill sought to make punishable hate speech that poses a threat to public order, providing a definition of what was meant by it, the final version seems to only include that definition.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608989404/justice-minister-hate-speech-bill-forward-looking-piece-of-legislation

In a particularly shocking provision, the bill introduces an offence of ‘aggravated homosexuality’ which is punishable by death.

Source: https://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2023/03/29/the-weekly-round-up-misleading-parliament-unrest-in-france-and-the-met-review/

In regular times, moonlighting while serving in the military can be punishable by imprisonment.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/05/cash-strapped-lebanese-soldiers-moonlight-mechanics-waiters

It is illegal to dabble in cryptocurrency in Egypt – the act may be punishable by prison and a fine of up to $325,000.

Source: https://iafrica.com/cairo-nabs-crypto-scammers/

“It’s a criminal act, which is punishable by the most harsh sentences.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/04/09/for-ukraines-ambassador-to-the-us-the-work-doesnt-stop-until-we-win/