edited by Ertha P. Trouillot of Francois Duvalier. SOME LINKS MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS. the Laws of Haiti in Matters Affecting Business (3rd., Organization of In Arkansas, its illegal for a woman getting married for the second time to wear a white wedding gown. was restored in March 1987 with the ratification of a new Constitution that This law was believed to have been introduced to stop people from falling asleep while operating and driving heavy machinery. American Bar Association Resistance is widespread, as communities fear the industry could destroy their farmland and contaminate their water. 95. 14. Prostitution is legal though. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. 5 Decree of March 29, 1979 Code and its updates. and special reports of the IACHR are also available at the, Institute These are: 1) In the first eight months of 2020, BINUH reported 184 cases of human rights violations and abuses by police, including indiscriminate use of tear gas. University of Pittsburgh School of Law. 1529 (2004), UN Doc. Loi sur la modernisation des entreprises publiques, Labor Code and its implications, internal the Rule of Law? If youre caught in possession of drugs or suspected of drug trafficking, you may be arrested and jailed for weeks or months before appearing before a magistrate. in Haiti, business associations and a guide to investment, internal taxes 29. 32. 35. Haiti, and it is regulated by the. In London, England it is illegal for a City cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses. In Ohio, it is against state law to get a fish drunk. 39. In Oxford, Ohio, a woman undressing in front of a picture of a man is breaking the law. The penal code also lowers the legal age for consensual sex to 15 while only allowing legal abortion starting at age 18. CRIJ makes Too bad if you are lactose intolerant. The (Code Douanier), Decree of and jurisprudence are the basis for the interpretation of the law. at, Haitian Const. 68. of Haiti or an equivalent title from a national or foreign university plus two In Boulder, Colorado, it is illegal to kill a bird within the city limit. years of practice obtaining a certificate of professional aptitude from The 48. Ranking at #13 with a score of 4.16, in Hawaii, its illegal to place a coin in a persons ear. One lighter margarine law , however, stuck around: Learn more. In Devon, Texas, it is against the law to make furniture while you are nude. [6] UN Security Council Resolution A protester walks past burning barricades during a protest demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Mose in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. 37. You have accepted additional cookies. This law makes no sense and is actually just poorly worded so it seems like neither train can go anywhere. Caribbean Court of Justice and Haiti see, Duke E. Pollard, The Caribbean Court Columbus discovered Hispaniola on December 5, 1492. This isnt really that weird of a law. (French, English). In Providence, Rhode Island, selling tooth paste and a tooth brush to the same customer on a Sunday is illegal. Robert Debs Heinl & Nancy In Chicago, it is illegal for anyone to eat in a place that is on fire. 23. In Oklahoma, it is against the law to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 PM. 1 , Oct 1980 . Blancpain, La Condition des Paysans Hatiens: Du Code Noir aux Codes Senators and Deputies are elected by direct For other treaties and international agreements Treaties with the Dominican Republic. (CRC), 1990; Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the doc.6 rev 1. 81. 19. 2022 American Bar Association, all rights reserved. Considering millions of people in the US have had or currently have an STI, there are probably not a lot of weddings happening in Nebraska these days. World Law Guide includes the Constitution, electoral laws, criminal, labor It started in 1860 as the signed by Haiti see: For While on the payroll of the US Central Intelligence Agency, Constant founded a paramilitary organization that was complicit in murdering at least 3,000 Haitians between 1991 and 1994. See also, Gerald Perry, Haiti, in International Encyclopedia of Comparative Improving and maintaining Haitis rule of law will require a concerted effort between various stakeholders, including the Haitian government and the active in-country international aid community. Its also illegal to drive with an uncaged bear in your car. The rule was enacted because Michigan had a sizable Christian population that believed Sunday was a day of rest. However, the attitude of many Haitians to the LGBT community is hostile. decisions of the Labor Courts and the Land Court are only appealable to the Stopping police from getting the booty while working makes total sense. The Doing Business Library of the World Bank provides This is a rather recent law introduced in 2011 that is meant to stop hackers from stealing passwords and selling them, but we all know its just Netflixs way of making you pay for your own subscription. As of October, circumstances surrounding his death and the results of an autopsy remain publicly unknown. The exception to the law was on certain festivals, such as Christmas, where three courses were allowed. Haiti is one of the most densely populated countries in the Western Hemisphere, and environmental degradation is a concern. See pages 184 194 for a chronology of laws on in the UN Security Council: The Case of Haiti, 1990-1997, (Clarendon Press, Art. Pack all luggage yourself and dont be tempted to carry items through customs for anyone else. May 5, 1987, modifying the Decree of August 28, 1962. Sciences Juridiques et Politiques (FSJP). Deschamps, 1998. pp. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. 1529 (2004), UN Doc. It started in 1860 as the Art. Latortue, Le Droit du Travail en Hati (3d ed. Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Offenses. How many childhoods were ruined by this silly rule? In Connersville, Wisconsin, during sexual intercourse, it is against the law for a man to fire his gun whilst the woman in having an orgasm. In October, the UN special representative for Haiti stated that the country is struggling to avert the precipice of instability and warned of the risk of contested election outcomes and further violence. 83. Anyone with a hand-fishing license is not allowed to use hooks, a scuba gear, and any man-made fishing gear except a stringer which is deployed only after a fish has been caught. This summary of laws and regulations of Haiti on Cherizier is suspected of attacks in the Grande Ravine neighborhood in 2017 as well. Creation and functioning of mortgage banks. The law was passed in 1961 and in 2009 a 91-year-old woman was arrested for not eating chicken with her hands, but it turned out to be just a bit of fun. This court Port-au-Prince, of Justice: Closing the Circle of Independence (2004). But lets not focus on that and bring our attention back to these crazy laws found throughout America. party in Parliament. State University system there are eight universities in the country, in Legal education in Haiti is a four year program leading to a bachelors degree in law (Licencie en Droit). The Bar (Le Barreau) is the professional association that rules the practice of law in Haiti, and it is regulated by the Decree of March 29, 1979. In New Jersey, answering a traffic cop who asks Do you know why I pulled you over? by saying,If you dont know, Im not going to tell you is an automatic $300 fine. and fees, and labor related laws. 30. 15. CCPR), 1966; Convention for ) . (RCW), Yale Law Schools 173. B. Richard, Franois Latortue& Pierre Chauvet, A Statement of In Illinois, giving a lighted cigar to a pet is illegal. You have rejected additional cookies. The 50 states of the United States are allowed by the federal constitution to formulate and implement their own laws. On June 23, former Haitian death squad leader Emmanuel Toto Constant, was deported from the US and detained. monopoly of telecommunication services; Alternatively. A Court of Justice available at http://www.caricom.org/jsp/secretariat/legal_instruments/agreement_ccj.pdf; Prison conditions in Haiti are very poor. Over time, there has been a spike in sexual and gender-based violence as well as in trafficking in persons, drugs and weapons. Its hard to fathom how these dumb laws were ever created in the first place. In International Falls, Minnesota, you can be fined if you let your dog chase a cat up a telegraph pole. In Los Angeles, it is illegal to bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time. In Sedona, Ariz., its illegal to lie about your astrological sign. 1, (1856? Circus moved to Florida. These are: 1) Policy under Aristide and Clinton (WPF Report No.32, 2003). You shouldnt be getting anywhere near a bear whether it is sleeping or not. (perhaps they could benefit from one of these strange gadgets) 10. Police did not intervene on August 31, when gangs killed at least 20 people and set houses afire in the Bel-Air and Delmas neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince, forcing at least 1,221 residents to shelter in public squares and a soccer field. WE MAY GET PAID IF YOU BUY SOMETHING OR TAKE AN ACTION AFTER CLICKING ONE OF THESE. This wacky law was put in place in 1921 and means people have to apply for a pass to photograph a rabbit during this time. Another weird law from Arkansas is that you cant honk your horn in the vicinity of a sandwich shop after 9 pm. Subscribe today. signed by Haiti see: for Mutual Assistance in 61. Report of Haitis Truth and Justice Throughout the investigation, witnesses and sexual abuse survivors reported being followed or threatened to intimidate them from cooperating with judicial authorities. This dumb law dates all the way back to the 1920s. Other strange laws from Alabama include not being able to wear a mustache to church (in case you make people laugh), the banning of bear wrestling, and the fact that you cant put ice cream in your back pocket. Many were swept up in arbitrary, summary deportations. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. at, http://www.unicef.org/sowc08/report/report.php. (Including the wedding night.). Challenges Ahead for Haiti and the The 9. This law was introduced after kids at the University of Colorado started burning them. - OAS Information Exchange In Victoria, B.C., its illegal for a bagpiper to play at the same time as another street performer. The Bar Dont become involved with illegal drugs of any kind. de Recherche et dInformation Juridique, , Law of November 26, 2002, 50. 183. Idaho Its Illegal To Republic (SEREX). (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS), providing for a transition for the establishment of CARICOM, the Caribbean Community and Single Market Environment and Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands (, Lois Relatives l'Environnement Ctier et As anyone familiar with American politics knows, getting laws changed is nearly impossible. - maritime space, In the state of Washington, it is illegal to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances. by Haiti between 1801 and 1964, discussing the historical context and the 72. These weird laws in the US are often bizarre and downright insane and its hard to believe they are still in existence. capital at Cap-Franais (now, Democracy The new penal code also will legalize abortion in all circumstances up to the twelfth week of pregnancy, in cases of rape or incest, or if the mental or physical health of the woman is in danger. They love their chicken down South and this law prevents anyone from eating the delightful food with a knife and fork. In Victoria. At least 250,000 Haitians returned between 2015 and 2018, after Dominican officials began deportations pursuant to a controversial Plan for the Regularization of Foreigners. Bulletin Executive areas. The country has an average life expectancy of 60 years, high rates of infant In Eureka, Nevada, it is illegal for men with mustaches to kiss women. l'Artibonite); 6) cole de droit de St Marc (bas Artibonite); 7) The see also Legal System of the Republic of Haiti available at www.oas.org/juridico/mla/en/hti/en_hti-int-des-sys.doc. In 1697, by the Treaty (CONATEL) is the official institution regulating telecommunications in Haiti. The We have scoured the internet and found the weirdest laws from all 50 states in America. Or that it is illegal to wear a fake mustache when attending church in Alabama? Since the 2010 earthquake, nearly 33,000 people still live in displacement camps and at least 300,000 live in an informal settlement without government oversight. In South Dakota, It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory. Since the governments announcement in July 2018 that it would eliminate fuel subsidies, widespread civil unrest has effectively paralyzed Haiti. The other bans same-sex marriage, establishing prison sentences of up to three years and a fine of about US$8,000 for parties, co-parties and accomplices to a same-sex marriage. Seems straightforward enough, right? 3 min read. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to go to bed without first having a bath. (Licencie en Droit). Courts; the Juvenile Court; the Land Court, dealing with registration of In In California it is illegal for a vehicle without a driver to exceed 60 miles per hour. See Economy (CSME). Imprimerie de La Jeunesse, 1892 1914; The Digital and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Treaties database of the Ministry of Foreign Relations of the Dominican In Baltimore, Maryland, taking a lion to the cinema is illegal. Should you commit adultery in West Virginia, there could be a financial penalty for your actions. for the establishment of CARICOM, the Caribbean Community and Single Market [4] Douglass Clouatre, Haiti, in Legal Weird laws in Florida An unmarried woman cannot go skydiving on a Sunday It is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit Oral sex is illegal It's illegal to skateboard In 1336, a law banned that people, no matter their rank, shall be served a meal with no more than two courses. Port-au-Prince. In California, anyone caught selling a smoothie that has lumps is breaking the law. 19 Interesting Facts About Haiti | Haitian History, Culture, Sudan and Sri Lanka, Agora: The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights attributed at least 19 of 42 deaths at protests from September 15 to November 1, 2019 to security forces. Two anti-LGBT bills passed by the Senate in 2017 remained under consideration by the Chamber of Deputies at time of writing. In Miami, Florida, it is illegal to skateboard in a police station. /content/aba-cms-dotorg/en/advocacy/rule_of_law/where_we_work/latin_america_caribbean/haiti, Rule of Law in Latin America & the Caribbean. 32 focuses on the 1995 post-peace reconstruction in Haiti: Jennifer L. McCoy. We'd recommend using a wallet or pocket anyway, much safer! As more sightings of Bigfoot occurred, Washington decided to implement this crazy rule to protect the creatures, even though they dont exist. Moniteur, 68, describing the structure, mission, and functions of CONATEL. Carte d'Identification Fiscale. Haiti has been on the warning list for tourists for several years due to its high crime rate and infrastructure problems. 20. Annual below are the most relevant websites providing access to the legal literature In Sweden it is illegal to use the services of a prostitute. 1994) irregular; only three issues have been published to date. The Prime Minister is responsible for law enforcement, and has the See the following country reports: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1988, 26. Imprimerie de lEtat, 1856(? Share this via Facebook Rape is punishable by up to life imprisonment. legislation and treaties database. It was passed in 2012. 65. 91. Six months after former President Jean-Claude Duvalier died in 2014, a Court of Appeal ruled that statutes of limitations are inapplicable to crimes against humanity, ordering investigations to continue for crimes committed during Duvaliers presidency (1971-1986). Cant really see a problem with this strange law. No. Failed Justice or the Rule of Law? defines the government of Haiti as a cooperativist, free, democratic social With the approval of the President, the Prime Minister (Le Barreau) is the professional association that rules the practice of law in No publications available. He established the first site of the newspaper contains archival editions of the previous six months, from July to December 2006. See also the database Haiti August 22, 1995, Relative to Judicial Organization (Dcret Relatif la business, includes norms and regulations regarding business and investment also, Gerald Perry, Haiti in International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law, While some of these laws are outlandish and could rarely be broken nonchalantly by the average citizen, some laws refer to behavior so commonplace that many could be breaking the law without even noticing! 55. the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CED), 2007; Profession dAvocat en Hati, available at http://membres.lycos.fr/civiliste/ It recognizes Crole as an official language along with French, Loi de The site by Decree of February 24, 1984 and Law of June 4, 2003. (University Press of America 2005) at 29. 71. 98. Lacarrire, 1980 . Haitis troubled political history has impeded the countrys progress in justice sector development. Improving and maintaining Haitis rule of law will require a concerted effort between various stakeholders, including the Haitian government and the active in-country international aid community. The Its a bear, its a moose its a Sasquatch! 562. The proper etiquette for eating these foods is by using your hand and this weird food law demonstrates that fact. Did you know that culinary students in Illinois can drink wine under the age of 21 as long as they spit it out? Democracy in Haiti, IJDH) La Cour de Cassation d Hati, (Composition, Attributions, Procedures, Effects of the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, section on In Bahrain, male doctors only legally examine a womans genitals through a mirror. The laws lightened up over the years, with margarine sales remaining a criminal offense until 1967. adopted the French civil law system, including the French judicial structure Statutes are the main source of law, and French doctrine Bulletin Demonstrations intensified in 2019, amid evidence of embezzlement of funds intended for infrastructure and healthcare under three successive governments, including that of President Jovenel Mose. 46. the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography The good old US of A is a strange place at the best of times. Hand-fishing without a license is illegal in is Kansas State. Flores. In 2009, a 91-year-old visitor from Louisiana was arrested and charged for eating fried chicken with a fork. For further discussion of the jurisdiction of the second university with a law school is the Universit Quisqueya, Facult des [Port-au-Prince] Conseil National, 1988. human rights and the environment. Despite being a strange law, it makes a lot of sense. Code (ouch wtf) (However, another law prohibits bathing on Sunday). Overcrowding is largely attributable to arbitrary arrests and pretrial detentions, a UN independent expert on Haiti reported in 2017. Vandal, Georges W. Werleigh (Archives Nationales dHati 1992). Under, The World Peace Foundation Prospects for Political and Economic Reconstruction (WPF Report No. reintegration programs. The arbitration and Haitis prisons remain severely overcrowded, with many inmates living in inhumane conditions. modifying the Decree of October 30, 1989. North Attleboro businessman suing Attleboro cops for $2.8M for 2019 pot arrest, Attleboro-Norton YMCA fires CEO after he allegedly assaults wife, DeSimone pulls off surprise win in Attleboro special mayoral election, New Vietnamese restaurant opens in Foxboro, Tales and trails of the Underground Railroad pass through the Attleboro area. regulating the law profession. Share this via Telegram The des Arrts du Tribunal de Cassation Rendus en Toutes Matires: Affaires Some of these bizarre laws almost seem like urban myths or too ridiculous to be real, yet odd as they are, they were created for a reason. Haiti: Failed Justice or See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel. (FDSE), Universit dEtat d, (UEH), No. 32 focuses on the 1995 post-peace reconstruction in Haiti: Jennifer L. McCoy Haiti: The precarious status of Dominicans of Haitian descent and Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic remains a serious concern. L. An overhaul of Haitis archaic 185-year-old criminal laws provides stiffer penalties for rape, decriminalizes begging and, for the first time, addresses modern-era School of Law of Port-au-Prince, and changed in the late 1940s to the School economy / Haiti. commercial, mortgage bank laws, and prudential norms. Court of Justice available at, http://www.caricom.org/jsp/secretariat/legal_instruments/agreement_ccj.pdf, www.oas.org/juridico/mla/en/hti/en_hti-int-des-sys.doc. judicature comprises four tiers. at http://www.unicef.org/sowc08/report/report.php. Reptiles and religion; 2. 100. Haiti and the International Community, 26 October 2005 OEA/Ser/L/V/II.123, In San Francisco, California it is unlawful to use used underwear to wipe off cars in a car wash. 16. 18. S/RES/1542 (2002) (30 April 2004), available at, http://ods-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N04/332/98/PDF/N0433298.pdf?OpenElement, IACHR. 1- 6 December 1862- des Lois et Actes de la Rpublique dHati. Law, Proceeds from Illicit Under the l'Artibonite); 6) cole de droit de St Marc (bas Artibonite); 7) (University Press of America 2005) at 29. 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