Tajikistan_Criminal Code

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a) by a group of individuals in a conspiracy ; b) repeatedly,are punishable by imprisonment for a period of 8 to 15 years simultaneously with confiscation of property. (3) Attempt to murder, major bodily injury caused to a statesman or public man or representative of the power, committed in relation with their state or public activity with the goal of destabilization of the situation or influencing the decision-making of the state bodies or hindering the political or public activity, is punishable by imprisonment for a period of 10 to 18 years simultaneously with confiscation of property. (4) The actions specified in paragraphs 1, 2, or 3 of the present Article, if they: a) committed by an organized group; b) committed along with threat of using a weapon of mass destruction, radioactive materials and committing other actions which can lead to mass loss of people; c) committed by an especially dangerous recidivist; d) caused carelessly death of a person or other serious consequences, are punishable by imprisonment for a period of 15 to 20 years simultaneously with confiscation of property, or death penalty. Note: A person who participated in preparation of the act of terrorism are released from criminal liability, if he/she assists in preventing the act of terrorism by informing in time the organs of state power or by other manner, and if there is no other elements of crime in his/her actions. Article 180. Knowingly False Informing About Act of Terrorism Knowingly false information about planning explosion, arson and other actions which create a danger of death of people, causing a substantial property damage or other socially dangerous consequences is punishable by up to 2 years of correctional labor or imprisonment for the same period of time. Article 181 Capture of Hostages (1) Capture or keeping an individual as a hostage, committed with the goal of forcing the state (government), an organization, or a citizen to commit some action or refrain committing some action as a condition of release of a hostage is punishable by imprisonment for a period of 5 to 10 years. (2) The same actions, if committed: a) repeatedly; b) by a group of individuals or by a conspiracy; c) along with violence dangerous for life or health, or with threat of using such a violence; d) using weapon or subjects, which can be used as a weapon; e) knowingly towards a minor; f) towards a woman who knowingly for an offender was pregnant; g) in relation with a person who knowingly was in a helpless condition; h) for mercenary motives or by hired individuals in relation to two or more persons, are punishable by imprisonment for a period of 12 to 15 years. (3) The actions, specified in paragraphs 1 or 2 of the present Article, if they: a) committed by an organized group; b) caused carelessly death of a person or a major bodily injury to his health, or other serious consequences; c) committed by an especially dangerous recidivist, are punishable by imprisonment for a period of 12 to 20 years or death penalty. Note: A person, who voluntarily or by request of authorities released hostages, would be released from criminal liability, if there were no elements of other crimes in his actions.

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