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The last principle is that of autonomy. The idea behind autonomy is that an individual is subject to little restraint with minimal interference from another person. Autonomy is often linked with self-determination and integrity in the sense that no undue influence, pressure or interference should be made. Naturally, of course, the criminal law is designed to restrict the manner in which we can act – therefore interfering with our autonomy. In this respect, any interference with autonomy should be kept to a minimum as over-criminalisation is likely to interfere with this sacred principle.