Asignment 2 - Criminal Law: Piracy by Nick

What is Piracy?

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-05 20:43:07 UTC

This video describes piracy and its history. Though it does not explicitly discuss the law regarding piracy, it helps us understand pirates' actus reus and, as a by-product, their mens rea.

Criminal law: Piracy explained

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-05 23:18:12 UTC

This video goes into depth about the laws surrounding piracy. This is relevant to my topic cause it explains most of the aspects that revolve around piracy and its laws. The video may go over some laws that are not relevant to Canadian law but help build up the basic structures of the piracy law. It goes over defenses and punishments for breaking the law.

Digital Piracy

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-05 23:46:22 UTC

This is a very basic video that goes over American digital piracy. He explains what is and is not allowed that revolves around digital piracy. This explains your rights when purchasing a copy of digital property or subscription, this is called licensing. Piracy and digital piracy are similar but with different punishments.

International Piracy Laws

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-05 23:57:25 UTC

This summarizes international piracy laws and the changes that were made at the time of the article. Touching upon the Somali pirates. This is relevant because it connects to the different aspects of law. It regards domains and legislations much like our own in Canada while introducing multiple treaties throughout different countries.

Piracy in Canada

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-06 00:09:45 UTC

This article provides an overview of Canadian piracy legislation, covering the definition, illustrations, defenses, and potential penalties for the offenses of piracy. All this is relevant to the law of piracy as it goes on to explain that, in line with Section 74 of the Canadian Criminal Code, piracy has been termed as an indictable offense, subject to severe punishment like life imprisonment. The article further draws attention to the fact that citizens of Canada may be prosecuted for piracies anywhere around the globe, underlining Canada's commitment to implementing international maritime law.

Online Piracy

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-06 00:12:08 UTC

This article explains how in Canada, internet piracy, or the unauthorized copying, adapting, sharing, or selling of software or online content contrary to the provisions of copyright law, is a civil violation punishable by fines and not imprisonment. This information applies to the law of piracy since it clarifies that, unlike classical piracy, which is violent on the seas and addressed under the Criminal Code, internet piracy is addressed by the Copyright Act and lacks criminal sanctions. The webpage also highlights challenges in the enforcement of internet piracy laws in Canada, clarifying that police forces typically lack budgetary resources and professional training to prosecute these cases effectively, with the consequence that there is scarce and soft punishment.

US Digital Piracy

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-06 00:16:25 UTC

This is a photo of some of the FBI anti-piracy notices on DVDs and media that state that unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted works is a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

These warnings underline the seriousness with which the United States federal government takes intellectual property theft, emphasizing that piracy, including unauthorized copying or distributing of material, is a criminal offense in the United States. Though the warnings make specific reference to U.S. jurisdiction, the visual cueing performs a generalized deterrent function and reflects international conventions where copyright piracy is criminalized and enforced in cooperation with international partners, including Canada.

Somali Piracy

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-06 00:22:10 UTC

This image is of armed Somali pirates on a small vessel in open waters, that is routinely used to illustrate real instances of maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia. The image captures the threat of maritime piracy that persists, particularly in regions like the Horn of Africa, which has prompted serious international legal and naval response. It is a crime under international law, such as under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and UN Security Council resolutions, by which states have the right to arrest, try, and imprison pirates found on the high seas, thus rendering it a best case of piracy as a universal jurisdiction crime. The image reiterates the need for international cooperation to deal with piracy in terms of legal, diplomatic, and security approaches.

Statistics on Somali Pirates

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-06 00:24:53 UTC

This IHS Maritime infographic illustrates global piracy data for 2008–2013, highlighting attack locations, frequency, weapons used, crew assaults, and targeted vessel types. The image provides empirical context for the extent and direction of maritime piracy, supporting national and international legal action. It emphasizes the global nature of piracy and the need for collective international law enforcement, prosecution, and maritime security under frameworks like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and UN Security Council resolutions. Visualizing data on hijackings, violence, and vessel types, helps legal efforts directed toward prevention, jurisdictional control, and securing international shipping routes.

Case Study on Digital Piracy

nicholaskrysinski1 — 2025-04-06 00:58:06 UTC