Inka KT 3-2

constitutionality

(esp. of a law) legality based on agreement with a constitution

polling station

a place where people go to vote in an election

procedural safeguards

legal protections

override votes

to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision/vote

coercion

the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do

millitary tribunal

A court run by the military to try members of enemy forces or soldiers for violations of the laws of war

war crimes

Serious violations of the laws of war, e.g. targeting civilians or using banned weapons

precedent

 A previous court decision that guides future cases

reasonable doubt

The standard of proof in criminal cases

due process

The legal right to fair treatment through the normal judicial system, e.g. right to a fair trial

judicial indepedence

courts operate free from political of external influence

lustration

removal of officials linked to past repressive socialist regimes

ruling

a formal decision issued by a court

appointment

the act of officially assigning someone to a position

supervisory power

authority to oversee or Control the actions of others

personal data

any info relating to an identifiable person

data controller

 entity determining the means and purpose of processing

consent

a party’s voluntary and willful agreement in response to another party’s proposition

right to erasure i.e right to be forgotten

the right to have your data erased in certain situations

data subject

the individual to whom the personal data relates

autonomy

the right or condition of self-government

bailiff

Officer who executes writs and processes and carries out distraints and arrests. (modern)

sovereign

a supreme ruler, especially a monarch

charter

a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a city, company, or university is founded or its rights and privileges defined

magistrate

a civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offences and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones. (modern)

activity license

A license granting a company the legal right to engage in gambling activities in general.

operating permit

A more specific license that allows the company to offer particular types of games or operate a certain platform

self-exclusion

A legal mechanism that allows individuals to voluntarily ban themselves from gambling platforms for a certain time

consumer protection

Legal measures aimed at safeguarding players from unfair practices or harm

prohibited operator

An unlicensed gambling provider whose website is blocked by national authorities

content moderation responsibility

The obligation of online platforms to monitor, assess, and, if necessary, remove harmful or illegal content from their services.

defamatory speech

False or harmful statements made about an individual or organization that damage their reputation.

hate speech

Speech that incites hatred, discrimination, hostility, or violence against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation.

chilling effect

When individuals or organizations avoid exercising their legal rights—such as free speech—out of fear of legal consequences or penalties.

proportionality test

A legal method used by courts to decide if restricting a fundamental right is justified

extrajudicial costs

expenses incurred outside the formal judicial process. For example driving to the court or accommodation costs

judicial costs

expenses incurred in the course of a legal proceeding. For example state or court fees or advocacy costs

unconstitutional

not in accordance with the political constitution or with procedural rules

state, court fees

Charges for submitting legal documents or charges for the performance of resolving the matter

frivolous litigation

a legal claim or a lawsuit that has no serious purpose, merit, or legal basis