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Southwest China city vows severe punishment, even death penalty, in food
Criminals may face capital punishment for committing food safety-related crimes that result in death or other severe consequences, according to China's Criminal Law. The provision also increased the extent of property penalties and sets no limit on
Updated: 06/16/2011 05:05A
The arguments against prostitution continue
In the 1970s the anti-solicitation provision of the Criminal Code was challenged and struck down on the basis that it was too vague. Left without a law to enforce, the police could do nothing, so they didn't. Municipalities entered the void and passed
Updated: 06/16/2011 05:03A
B.C. teacher ordered to pay former student $110045 in damages for sex abuse
"I conclude that it would introduce an odd and problematic inconsistency in the law if a young person were considered legally incapable of consenting to sexual activity for the purposes of the criminal law, but were capable of giving such consent in a
Updated: 06/16/2011 04:56A
Teacher ordered to pay $100K in damages for sex with student
"I conclude that it would introduce an odd and problematic inconsistency in the law if a young person were considered legally incapable of consenting to sexual activity for the purposes of the criminal law, but were capable of giving such consent in a
Updated: 06/16/2011 04:14A
Teacher must pay damages for sex with student
"I conclude that it would introduce an odd and problematic inconsistency in the law if a young person were considered legally incapable of consenting to sexual activity for the purposes of the criminal law, but were capable of giving such consent in a
Updated: 06/16/2011 04:09A
Teacher to pay $110045 damages after sex with underage student
But the court dismissed the student's lawsuit against a BC school district, which she claimed had failed to protect her from a sexual predator and therefore shared blame for the suffering she experienced as a result of the relationship.
Updated: 06/16/2011 03:52A
Salmond's attack 'demeans his office'
Mr Salmond's criticism of a senior legal figure was the latest round in the cross-border row over the court's alleged interference in Scottish criminal law. The court can be used for final appeals in civil cases handled by the Court of Session.
Updated: 06/16/2011 03:30A
New database puts criminal files at law enforcement fingertips
Warnings on an offender come up immediately to help protect those working in the state's law enforcement field, she said. Federal agencies also are gaining access, she said, including the FBI, immigration officers and the US Marshals Service.
Updated: 06/16/2011 02:37A
Don't jail non-criminals
Kentucky lawmakers and law enforcers correctly decided the state could no longer afford either the financial or human cost of being a national leader in imprisoning its citizens. Changes to the criminal code have led to early releases, reductions in
Updated: 06/16/2011 01:53A
sand miner tries to stop prosecution
Defence lawyer Ralph Devlin SC said the prosecution was bringing the criminal justice system into disrepute. "This is not a proper use of the criminal law," Mr Devlin told the Brisbane Magistrates Court. Mr Devlin sought to cross-examine several Crown
Updated: 06/16/2011 01:33A
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