Of course it should be monitored, if for nothing else because what would happen if it got to someone in charge of a large business? The Headmaster of one of the major schools? A politician? Not only could money be stolen, important positions lost due to the spilling of confidential information, but lives could be put at risk. What if a member of the government or Aurors were given Veritaserum by an enemy and were forced to give away locations and names of undercover agents or plans to capture criminals?
I agree with Christa, it would be very difficult to regulate and that it should be regulated the way certain drugs in the States already are; track who is buying what, and maybe find a way to guard against it.
As for if the Ministry should be able to use it, it is a violation of human rights isn't it? It should only be used in extreme circumstances, and a third unbiased party should be the judge of that, like an ambassador from another country etc. to decide so that we avoid it being personal. Ministry access to it should be limited, not just anyone should be able to approve it. Yes, if Bellatrix lestrange was captured, give it to her, but someone needs to prevent petty criminals like Mundungus from getting it, because as stated; even criminals have rights.
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Date: 2012-09-16 07:04 am (UTC)I agree with Christa, it would be very difficult to regulate and that it should be regulated the way certain drugs in the States already are; track who is buying what, and maybe find a way to guard against it.
As for if the Ministry should be able to use it, it is a violation of human rights isn't it? It should only be used in extreme circumstances, and a third unbiased party should be the judge of that, like an ambassador from another country etc. to decide so that we avoid it being personal. Ministry access to it should be limited, not just anyone should be able to approve it. Yes, if Bellatrix lestrange was captured, give it to her, but someone needs to prevent petty criminals like Mundungus from getting it, because as stated; even criminals have rights.
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