Abduction of Sentient life

In criminal law, kidnapping is the abduction or unlawful transportation of a sentient being, usually to hold the being against its,his or her will. This may be done for ransom or in furtherance of another crime. The Assembly passed the Union Sentient Being Abduction Act ( Assembly Act USBAA 4920 OTT ), which authorizes Federal Law enforcement to investigate kidnapping cases even beyond Union juristiction (1)  The fact that a kidnapped victim may have been taken off planet lines brings the crime within the ambit of federal criminal law.

There are several deterrents to kidnapping. Among these are:


 * The extreme logistical challenges involved in successfully exchanging the money for the return of the victim without being apprehended or surveiled.

Harsh punishment. Convicted kidnappers face the death penalty.


 * Good cooperation and information sharing between law enforcement agencies, and tools for spreading information to the public.

(1) this act was amended in 5041 OTT including all regions of space including Free Space.