On the due process side of this false dichotomy appears an argument concerning the distinction between regulatory and punitive legislation.

The Tories always do well out of industrial action because it allows them to introduce more punitive, anti-worker legislation.

Indeed, history offers few examples of punitive legislation curing addiction or ending trafficking.

Additional regressive punitive legislation followed 1703, 1709 and 1728.

The Tories attempt to justify their punitive legislation by stating that industrial disputes affect economic growth.

It was in that post that he also drafted the punitive legislation against the Japanese.

The vice president's new placebo for worried moms - his ultimatum that Hollywood "shape up in six months" or face punitive legislation - is just as feeble.

Punitive Legislation One possible result is that Congress might enact punitive legislation.

The association opposed the bill as a form of "punitive legislation" and said the need for it had not been proved.

"Its own success," he added, "begets agitation for more restrictive and punitive legislation - and legislators."