The question of whether and to what extent duress should be recognized as a defense by the ICC is of immense importance because in situations like those faced by Erdemovic, it could mean the difference between facing decades behind bars and being excused from punishment under a theory of duress.
No. Habitat Wake is both a builder and a mortgage company. All applicants who qualify for a home must have a steady source of income, from working and/or non-working sources, and must repay an affordable mortgage with on-time, in-full payments each and every month.
Families in need of decent shelter apply to local Habitat affiliates. The affiliateâs family selection committee chooses homeowners based on their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program, and their ability to repay the loan.