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What legislation was enacted in Dominica in the 1970s that targeted Rastafarians?
What legislation was enacted in Dominica in the 1970s that targeted Rastafarians?
- The Prohibited and Unlawful Societies and Associations Act No. 32 of 1974 (correct)
- The Prohibited and Unlawful Societies and Associations Act No. 31 of 1974
- The Dread Act No. 32 of 1974
- The Dread Act No. 31 of 1974
What immunity did security forces receive under the Dominican legislation?
What immunity did security forces receive under the Dominican legislation?
- Immunity from arresting Rastafarians without warrant
- Immunity from shooting Rastafarians on sight
- Immunity from killing members of the Rastafarian movement (correct)
- Immunity from injuring Rastafarians inside a dwellinghouse
Which incentive, according to Elliott and Quinn, is a powerful deterrent against immoral conduct?
Which incentive, according to Elliott and Quinn, is a powerful deterrent against immoral conduct?
- Imprisonment
- Loss of status and being shunned by the community (correct)
- Loss of property
- Financial penalties
What are the divisive views on legalizing sex work mentioned in the text?
What are the divisive views on legalizing sex work mentioned in the text?
What were the grounds for arresting Rastafarians without warrant?
What were the grounds for arresting Rastafarians without warrant?
Who suggested that the law had not accepted the proponents of Rastafarianism in Dominica?
Who suggested that the law had not accepted the proponents of Rastafarianism in Dominica?
What legislation provided immunity for killing or injuring members of an unlawful association found inside a dwellinghouse?
What legislation provided immunity for killing or injuring members of an unlawful association found inside a dwellinghouse?
What were the views of many persons mentioned in the text regarding prisoners and teenagers having access to condoms?
What were the views of many persons mentioned in the text regarding prisoners and teenagers having access to condoms?
What was the significance of the 'Dread Act' in Dominica?
What was the significance of the 'Dread Act' in Dominica?
What did Elliott and Quinn state about moral values in society?
What did Elliott and Quinn state about moral values in society?
