Cannibalism
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000840
The act of a human consuming the flesh or internal organs of another human being. While not explicitly criminalized as a standalone offense in many jurisdictions, acts associated with cannibalism, such as murder, desecration of a corpse, or assault, are universally illegal. The legal treatment often focuses on the underlying criminal acts rather than the consumption itself.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000840 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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