Case of child trafficking against a Belgian thrown out

[RBM]

19 hours ago, robert k said:

We have been over the law here before and I don't recall anything in it that mentioned intent. It is illegal to be alone and without legally recognized familial or customary (stepfather for instance of non adopted children) relationship with children not your own, no matter the intent. I don't think present girlfriends kids qualify.

The authorities must believe there is intent on the part of the adult before an arrest will be made. Otherwise the courts would be full of innocents....I understand this is the law how ever I stand by my comments.

Yes this has been well thrashed before, correct.

[sonjack2847]

4 minutes ago, RBM said:

Otherwise the courts would be full of innocents..

UM but they sometimes are.

 

[Clermont]

Harrowing time for him, I hope the bail money wasn't too high because he's blown it, no such thing as a refund over there. 

[Jollygoodfellow]

On 8/1/2019 at 8:48 AM, OnMyWay said:

I was referring to unmarried couples.  Once you are married, the kid is officially a step-child and I think everything is ok then.  I hope!

I wonder exactly what is any bond recognised by law

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That this provision shall not apply to any person who is related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity or any bond recognized by law, local custom and tradition or acts in the performance of a social, moral or legal duty.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno7610.html#.XUPsWfIzaUk

 

[graham59]

Stepchildren are 'ok'.

It is a legally recognised bond. (I have two from my first marriage) .

[graham59]

43 minutes ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

or acts in the performance of a social, moral

No doubt will include those holier than thou PRIESTS. 

[Mike J]

1 hour ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

That this provision shall not apply to any person who is related within the fourth degree of consanguinity

I must be covered because even the ladies behind the counter at the 360 Pharmacy here in town call me "Uncle".  

[Jollygoodfellow]

12 minutes ago, Mike J said:

I must be covered because even the ladies behind the counter at the 360 Pharmacy here in town call me "Uncle".  

Does "Honey" count 

[Dave Hounddriver]

1 hour ago, graham59 said:

Stepchildren are 'ok'.

So all them girls downtown who holler "Hey Daddy" at me are fair game? 

[Gary D]

6 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

So all them girls downtown who holler "Hey Daddy" at me are fair game? 

That comes under a different law......incest.