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SNP to challenge supreme court
Judges in London remitted the case of Nat Fraser, who had been convicted for murder in 2003, to the Scottish court of criminal appeal, effectively quashing his conviction. "Scotland's distinct legal system, including our criminal law, has served our
Updated: 05/29/2011 06:20A
Scots to discuss Supreme Court's role
"We believe the UK Supreme Court should have no role in matters of Scots criminal law - a view supported by Scotland's leading legal figures, including the previous Lord Advocate, who set out the detailed case at the Scotland Bill Committee of the
Updated: 05/29/2011 03:48A
'Conscious consent' to sex is vital, rules court
"I conclude that the code makes it clear that an individual must be conscious throughout the sexual activity in order to provide the requisite consent," wrote Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin in the ruling. "Parliament requires ongoing, conscious
Updated: 05/29/2011 03:03A
Supreme Court should have no role in Scottish criminal cases, says Alex Salmond
First Minister Alex Salmond angrily insisted the court should have no role in Scottish criminal law after the announcement was made. He will meet with his Cabinet this week to discuss how to give the Court of Criminal Appeal the final say on cases.
Updated: 05/29/2011 02:51A
Politics News: Supreme Court should have no role in Scottish criminal cases
First Minister Alex Salmond angrily insisted the court should have no role in Scottish criminal law after the announcement was made. He will meet with his Cabinet this week to discuss how to give the Court of Criminal Appeal the final say on cases.
Updated: 05/29/2011 02:13A
Judge appointed in Southeast
He currently focuses on criminal defense in his private practice. According to Parnell's office, Menendez received his juris doctorate from the University of California's Hastings College of Law and his master of laws in criminal law and justice from
Updated: 05/29/2011 01:35A
Robert Rotenberg's Guilty Plea a winner 0
He is now “in development” with Shaftesbury Films and CTV to create a one-hour TV series based on the characters and stories from his two books. In The Guilty Plea, he doesn't suspend disbelief to the stratosphere as he did in his first book: The Leafs
Updated: 05/29/2011 01:31A
Career Almanac
Dexter Benoit has opened Benoit Law Firm, which specializes in general business solutions, personal injury and criminal law. Jennifer Bushinski joined Bonitz Flooring Group as a floor care consultant. Janet Caffray joined Knowmad as senior account
Updated: 05/29/2011 12:55A
'Police using cognisable offence excuse to protect SI'
He was talking with reference to a Lahore High Court verdict of May 10 directing Sherakot station house officer Muhammad Raza to investigate murder and robbery allegations against sub inspector Amanat Ali, Israul Haq and an unidentified man.
Updated: 05/29/2011 12:20A
SNP moves against Supreme Court
A spokesman for Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: "Scotland's distinct legal system, including our criminal law, has served our country well for centuries, ensuring justice for victims while also protecting the rights of those accused of a crime.
Updated: 05/28/2011 09:33P
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