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Proposed new law would detail criminal histories of students
The State of Texas is close to enacting a law that would provide teachers with more detailed information about the criminal histories of students in their classrooms. Texas already provides some background information about students, but the new law
Updated: 06/16/2011 12:01P
Straddie 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 11:59A
Eubelius | Additional scope for a formal out-of-court settlement
The recent modifications of article 216bis of the Code of Criminal Procedure are the result, on the one hand, of the legislator waking up to certain problems our criminal law is encountering (in particular the often unreasonably long duration of
Updated: 06/16/2011 10:19A
Supreme row continues
Alex Salmond is currently in that condition with regard to the controversy over the role of the UK Supreme Court in Scots criminal law cases. Mr Salmond would like us all to focus upon the dispassionate, governmental steps he is now taking to address
Updated: 06/16/2011 10:14A
Unrepentant Salmond may face defamation suit in human rights law row
It is the final court of appeal for UK human rights cases and, on two occasions recently, the court has made controversial decisions which affect Scots criminal law – even though the cases were brought under human rights legislation.
Updated: 06/16/2011 10:08A
Costa Rica Will No Longer Be A Refuge For Sex Offenders Of Minors
The First Plenary Commission of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed an amendment to article 7 of the Penal Code, which refers to international crimes, which can be punished by Costa Rica. With the reform, Costa Rican criminal law applies to
Updated: 06/16/2011 10:04A
Government responds to EU on non implementation of laws
The Government has said that in relation to the statement issued today by the European Commission “in relation to the alleged non-transposition into national law of the Directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law (2008/99/EC).
Updated: 06/16/2011 09:59A
EX PARTE GALLEGOS
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court these applications for writs of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 06/16/2011 09:27A
EX PARTE CHISEN
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 06/16/2011 09:27A
EX PARTE BROOKS
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court these applications for a writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 06/16/2011 09:26A
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