Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
voidUpdate
51 days ago
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
Unexpected things that are people
> Te Awa Tupua is a legal person and has all the rights, powers, duties, and liabilities of a legal person.
If someone drowns in the river, can the river be convicted of murder?
wink
51 days ago
[–]
I think it's more like "you drive into my house wall and die, not my fault". The river has been there all along, is not deemed a public hazard to be dismantled and you are supposed to be pay attention.
voidUpdate
50 days ago
|
parent
[–]
The law apparently states it has the same legal liabilities as a person though, so it should be manslaughter at least?
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
If someone drowns in the river, can the river be convicted of murder?