Topic: Criminal Code

During a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Vice President Kamala Harris was interrupted by protesters from Code Pink who labeled her a "war criminal." Security guards reportedly told protesters they were under arrest for interfering with a live television broadcast. The hosts discuss the scripted nature of late-night talk shows and the removal of the heckling from the final broadcast.

Canadian lawmakers are moving to repeal Section 159 of the Criminal Code, which has been deemed unconstitutional by several courts. The law currently places specific restrictions on anal sex for individuals under 18, which advocates argue is discriminatory against the LGBTQ+ community. The hosts discuss the shifting age of consent laws globally.

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-16, which aims to add gender identity and expression to the Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. The hosts discuss the implications of the bill, particularly how it might be used to prosecute "hate propaganda" related to gender expression.

A detailed analysis of the "Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Bill" in Queensland reveals that the law applies to any group of three or more people, not just biker gangs. The hosts argue that the broad definitions could criminalize social clubs, such as knitting or book clubs, if any member is deemed a "vicious lawless associate." They characterize the bill as a "slave act" that severely curtails freedom of association.