Kidnapping

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Kidnapping

Kidnapping (/ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/) is a criminal act which involves unlawfully taking away or transporting a person against their will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority.

Etymology

The term 'kidnapping' originated during the late 17th century. It is a combination of the words 'kid', which is a colloquial term for a child, and 'napping', from the verb 'nap', which was a slang term for stealing.

Definition

Kidnapping is defined as the unlawful seizure, transportation, and detention of a person, usually to obtain a ransom or to further another crime. This can be done by force, threat, or deception. The victim, known as a kidnappee, can be any person, regardless of age or gender.

Related Terms

  • Abduction: The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will.
  • Hostage: A person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition.
  • Ransom: A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
  • False imprisonment: A restraint of a person in a bounded area without justification or consent.
  • Human trafficking: The trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation.

Legal Aspects

In legal terms, kidnapping is a serious crime that is punishable by law. The severity of the punishment varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but it typically includes a lengthy prison sentence. In some jurisdictions, if the kidnapping involves ransom, physical injury, or sexual assault, it can be classified as a capital crime, punishable by death or life imprisonment.

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