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Contribution to the 49th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human
The lack of independence of some national judiciary systems prevents victims and the human rights organisations that represent them from obtaining justice and breaking the cycle of violence, so encouraging new acts of violence to be committed.
Updated: 05/05/2011 11:24A
Public defenders office evolves over time
Now they have public defenders in traffic court.” There are now 14 public defenders: 13 part-timers and one full-time chief public defender. Chief Public Defender Fred Bernardi took over the position in 2007 — succeeding his brother, John Bernardi.
Updated: 05/05/2011 09:03A
When Justice Becomes Technicality
She is a renowned contrarian who has tackled the issues of censorship and pornography, feminism, pop psychology, gender roles and identities, crime and the criminal-justice system, and gun control. She is now a senior correspondent for The American
Updated: 05/05/2011 08:56A
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' not finished?
Law & Order: Criminal Intent producer Chris Brancato has suggested that the show could be picked up for an 11th season. The crime drama was renewed for a final eight episodes back in September, with original stars Vincent
Updated: 05/05/2011 08:10A
Ex-AFP comptroller Carlos Garcia seeks dismissal of tax evasion rap
MANILA, Philippines – Former military comptroller Carlos Garcia sought on Thursday the dismissal of the P273.33-million tax evasion charge filed against him by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) before the Department of Justice,
Updated: 05/05/2011 07:14A
Garcia asks for dismissal of tax evasion raps
MANILA, Philippines - Former military comptroller Carlos Garcia asked the Department of Justice (DoJ) to dismiss the P235-million tax evasion charges filed against him last March, saying the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) does not have basis to
Updated: 05/05/2011 06:13A
Province to sell loot from criminal activity
The province is now ready to seize cash, cars and other items obtained through or used in criminal activity, even when no one has been convicted of a crime. Justice Minister Ross Landry said Wednesday that the law
Updated: 05/05/2011 05:06A
President Medvedev met with Prosecutor General Yury Chaika about much larger
The first concerns amendments to the law. You and other colleagues had an active part in preparing amendments to the criminal law and a number of other documents, the Administrative Offences Code in particular, on introducing alternative penalties for
Updated: 05/05/2011 03:36A
NEW RULES FOR JUDGES HAMMERED OUT
The rules don't say judges can't drive drunk — the criminal law covers that. It addresses more broad issues such as decorum, demeanor, when they speak with jurors, statements on pending cases, when they should disqualify themselves and the duty to
Updated: 05/05/2011 02:29A
Bottom Line: Dropping felony charges against Black teen, DA buckles to outrage
The ANSWER Coalition joined with CORE California and other civil rights activists and created the Jeremy Marks Defense Committee and launched a national movement to free Marks from prison and from the clutches of the criminal justice system.
Updated: 05/04/2011 11:20P
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