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Such a law is called Ex Post Facto.
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∙ 14y ago
Making something illegal retroactively violates the principle of legality, which ensures that individuals have fair notice of what is prohibited. It is generally considered unjust and contrary to the rule of law because people cannot be held accountable for actions that weren't unlawful at the time they were committed.
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∙ 14y agoex post facto
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∙ 12y agoYes. It is Latin for "after the fact".
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