51. Suspending several civil guarantees, Caldera has given the police power to detain people without warrants, to enter homes without warrants and to seize property without compensation. 52. Such identification may come months or years before the government begins court proceedings to actually seize the property. 53. That is what initially happened to Nelson, whose property was seized to pay a part of his bill. 54. The city seized the property for back taxes, and the gardens succumbed to the forces of nature. 55. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to have greater proof of criminal activity before seizing property. 56. The concept allows a government to seize property for a sufficient public purpose and if fair compensation is paid. 57. The Croatian warlords in West Mostar committed savage violations of human rights, and they seized the property of expelled families. 58. The concept allows that a government can seize property for a sufficient public purpose and if fair compensation is paid. 59. The government still has property seized under forfeiture statutes, but the brothers are trying to regain it. 60. The government can also seize private property and prohibit strikes, political rallies and criticism of President Chandrika Kumaratunga if it believes doing so is necessary for national security. |