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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Peaceful Assembly
Peaceful assembly is the right of individuals to gather together lawfully for meetings, demonstrations, or protests.
The right is protected under principles of freedom of association and human rights law.
Assemblies must generally remain non-violent in order to qualify for protection.
Public authorities may impose restrictions where necessary for public safety, prevention of disorder, or protection of others’ rights.
The right forms an important part of democratic participation and political expression.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Perjury
Perjury is the criminal offence of knowingly giving false evidence under oath or affirmation.
The offence applies to evidence given in judicial proceedings before courts or tribunals.
A person commits perjury if the statement is false and made knowingly or recklessly.
Perjury may be committed by witnesses, defendants, or interpreters during proceedings.
The offence is punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine because it undermines the administration of justice.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Piscary
Piscary, also known as a fishery right, is a type of profit à prendre.
It gives a person the legal right to take fish from water located on another person’s land.
The right may exist by grant, custom, or prescription.
Piscary rights can apply to rivers, lakes, ponds, or other bodies of water.
Such rights are recognized as proprietary interests in land law.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Pension Attachment Order
A pension attachment order is a court order made during divorce or judicial separation proceedings relating to pension benefits.
The order directs that part of one spouse’s pension benefits be paid to the other spouse when the pension becomes payable.
The arrangement was formerly known as pension earmarking.
Payments under the order usually end upon the death of the main pension holder.
The order is a form of financial relief intended to achieve fairness between separating spouses.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Pendente Lite
Pendente lite is a Latin expression meaning “pending the litigation” or “until trial”.
The term is commonly used in probate proceedings involving disputes over wills or administration of estates.
During such disputes, the court may appoint an administrator pendente lite to manage the estate temporarily.
The administrator’s role is limited to preserving and managing the estate until the proceedings conclude.
An administrator pendente lite generally cannot distribute estate assets without permission of the court.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Pending Land Action


A pending land action is court proceedings concerning land or an interest in land.


The claimant should register the action promptly to protect the claim against third parties.


For unregistered land, the action is protected as a land charge.


For registered land, protection is obtained through the entry of a notice or restriction on the register.


If the action is not registered, a purchaser without notice of the proceedings may take the land free from the outcome of the litigation.
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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Penology
Penology is the study of penal systems, punishment, and methods used to deal with crime.
It examines the nature, purpose, and effectiveness of criminal punishment.
The subject includes imprisonment, rehabilitation, deterrence, and correctional policies.
Penology is closely related to criminology and criminal justice studies.
The term may also specifically refer to the study of prison administration and management.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Pension


A pension is an income paid after retirement under a state, occupational, or private pension scheme.


Pensions may arise from state retirement benefits, company pension schemes, or personal pension arrangements.


Contributions to approved pension schemes generally attract tax relief subject to statutory limits.


Pension income is taxable, although certain lump sum payments may be tax-free.


Occupational and private pensions are usually taxed through the PAYE system, while state pensions are generally paid gross.
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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Peculate
Peculate means to steal, embezzle, or dishonestly misappropriate money or property, especially public funds.
The term is commonly associated with misuse of government or organizational funds by someone entrusted with control over them.
Peculation often involves abuse of public office or fiduciary responsibility.
Acts of peculation may amount to offences such as fraud, theft, or criminal breach of trust.
The word is mainly used in formal legal or historical contexts.

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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Peaceful Enjoyment of Possessions


Peaceful enjoyment of possessions is a right protected under Article 1 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights.


The right protects individuals against unjustified interference with their property by public authorities.


Interference with possessions must be lawful, pursue a legitimate aim, and remain proportionate.


Public authorities that deprive individuals of property will usually be expected to provide compensation.


The right became enforceable in UK law through the Human Rights Act 1998.
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