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EU states reminded to implement criminal sanction rules
The European Commission has given Member States two months to transpose European Union (EU) rules laying down criminal penalties against sea pollution and other environmental offences. Directive 2008/99/EC on criminal law measures to protect the
Updated: 06/17/2011 11:32A
Patti Smith 'nervous about L&O: Criminal Intent role'
Patti Smith has admitted that she was nervous about appearing in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The 'Horses' musician told TV Guide that she had found it "daunting" playing a guest role in the crime drama.
Updated: 06/17/2011 11:29A
Senate group backs prison time for illegal streaming
The administration said it was concerned that illegal streaming of content was not covered under criminal law and requested that lawmakers draw up a new law to "clarify that infringement by streaming, or by means of other similar new technology,
Updated: 06/17/2011 11:15A
Is your 16-year-old an adult?
Many parents are surprised to learn that teens 16 and up are treated as adults in the state's justice system. Charges against them are a matter of public record, they go through adult court and, if convicted, have a permanent criminal record.
Updated: 06/17/2011 11:09A
Goertzen's private members bill to protect children passes
Three years after introducing The Justice for Victims of Child Pornography Act, Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen is pleased that his legislation, the first of its kind in Canada, was passed unanimously in the Manitoba Legislature on the last day of the
Updated: 06/17/2011 10:57A
Patti Smith Talks Greek Mythology While Guest-Starring on Criminal Intent
Patti Smith will guest-star in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent this Sunday, and not just any episode, but the one that's based on Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Smith plays a mythology professor at Columbia who has to explain the story of
Updated: 06/17/2011 10:41A
Senate committee agrees illegal streaming is a felony
The Administration said that it was concerned that illegal streaming of content was not covered under criminal law, and requested lawmakers draw up a new law to "clarify that infringement by streaming, or by means of other similar new technology,
Updated: 06/17/2011 09:25A
Cytotech use could cause infertility and death
Cytotech, generally known as Misoprostol, is a medication registered for use to prevent gastric ulcers, but can also be used to induce childbirth. The Reproductive Health Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has, therefore, warned that the abuse of
Updated: 06/17/2011 09:09A
2500 Unsafe Abortions - Cytotec Use Could Cause Infertility And Death
Cytotec, generally known as Misoprostol, is a medication registered for use to prevent gastric ulcers but it can also be used to induce childbirth. The Reproductive Health Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has, therefore, warned that the abuse
Updated: 06/17/2011 09:01A
Guernsey States to consider sex offenders register
He said: "Inconsistencies and obsolete terminology are still found in this area of criminal law." The suggested new laws will be debated by the States at its July meeting. They include legislation on prostitution, child pornography and trafficking.
Updated: 06/17/2011 07:44A
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