http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/42/schedule/1/part/I/chapter/6/paragraph/1/2004-06-22Human Rights Act 1998 An Act to give further effect to rights and freedoms guaranteed under the European Convention on Human Rights; to make provision with respect to holders of certain judicial offices who become judges of the European Court of Human Rights; and for connected purposes.1998-11-09texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-06-242004-06-22 SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1 The ArticlesPART I The Convention Rights and Freedoms Article 7 <Emphasis>No punishment without law</Emphasis>1No one shall be held guilty of any criminal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a criminal offence under national or international law at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the criminal offence was committed.
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