Arcanum Criminal Code

A Code to make provision for the regulation of criminal activity within the wizarding community of Arcanum; to define criminal offenses that threaten the safety, well-being, and interests of the magical community; and to provide for the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of such offenses in a manner that upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and due process of law.

Whereas it is necessary to establish a framework for addressing crimes and offenses committed within the magical jurisdiction of Arcanum;

Whereas it is essential to provide guidance to the courts and law enforcement agencies in sentencing offenders and dealing with criminal activity in the magical community;

And whereas it is the duty of the British Council of Magic to ensure the proper enforcement of the criminal laws of Arcanum;

Therefore, we, the representatives of the wizarding community of Arcanum, do hereby establish this Arcanum Criminal Code as the authoritative source of criminal law in Arcanum, to be enforced by the British Council of Magic in accordance with the principles and procedures set forth herein.

This Code shall serve as a guide and standard for all wizards and magical creatures within the jurisdiction of Arcanum, and shall be applied uniformly and consistently to all persons, regardless of their magical abilities, origin, or status.

The Code provides for a wide range of criminal offenses, including those against life and limb, property, public order and safety, the environment and natural resources, morality and decency, and the magical order and the Council of Magic. The Code also provides for conspiracy, attempt, and complicity, as well as sentencing and punishment, appeals and review, and enforcement and investigation.

May this Criminal Code serve as a safeguard against lawlessness and disorder, and may its implementation be guided by the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for the dignity of all sentient beings. So mote it be."Whereas it is necessary to define and establish the criminal offenses that threaten the safety, well-being, and interests of the wizarding community of Arcanum;

Whereas it is essential to provide a framework for the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of such offenses in a manner that upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and due process of law;

And whereas it is the duty of the British Council of Magic to ensure the proper enforcement of the criminal laws of Arcanum;

Therefore, we, the representatives of the wizarding community of Arcanum, do hereby establish the Arcanum Criminal Code as the authoritative source of criminal law in Arcanum, to be enforced by the British Council of Magic in accordance with the principles and procedures set forth herein. This Code shall serve as a guide and standard for all wizards and magical creatures within the jurisdiction of Arcanum, and shall be applied uniformly and consistently to all persons, regardless of their magical abilities, origin, or status.

Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the delegates present, this Arcanum Criminal Code is hereby established on this first day of January, 1526, under the auspices of the Council of Magic and in the presence of witnesses, to be binding on all wizards and magical creatures within the jurisdiction of Arcanum. So mote it be.