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Prosecutors quit over criminal law change
Prosecutors and police have been feuding for years over the Criminal Procedure Law, which states that police can only start or close a criminal investigation under orders from the prosecution. Prosecutors maintained there would be a risk of human
Updated: 06/29/2011 11:01A
29/06/2011Swiss drop plans to tighten euthanasia rules
"The Federal Council decided against introducing specific provisions in criminal law on organised assisted suicide. It concluded that such an amendment to criminal law would have various drawbacks," it said. Amid an emotional uproar sparked by several
Updated: 06/29/2011 10:12A
Man charged with false Walsh claim
A man (24) has been charged with falsely accusing music industry manager judge Louis Walsh of indecent assault at a Dublin nightclub. Leonard Watters, who was granted bail on condition he does not contact Walsh or anyone from the Westlife band,
Updated: 06/29/2011 10:10A
Swiss drop plans to tighten euthanasia rules
'The Federal Council decided against introducing specific provisions in criminal law on organised assisted suicide. It concluded that such an amendment to criminal law would have various drawbacks,' it said. Amid an emotional uproar sparked by several
Updated: 06/29/2011 09:50A
Stricter rules for euthanasia rejected
"The Federal Council decided against introducing specific provisions in criminal law on organised assisted suicide. It concluded that such an amendment to criminal law would have various drawbacks," it said. Amid an emotional uproar sparked by several
Updated: 06/29/2011 09:44A
Assistant solicitor
As such, you'll need to be a practicing solicitor or barrister with a legal degree and an in-depth knowledge of criminal and civil law. Experience of criminal law and civil litigation is essential, supported by a background in court advocacy and
Updated: 06/29/2011 09:34A
New S4M-00447 - Scotland Bill - The Role of the Supreme Court in Scots
that it provides a constructive and well-informed basis for further detailed consideration of the role of the UK Supreme Court in Scots criminal law, and looks forward to receiving the further advice and final report of the group in autumn 2011.
Updated: 06/29/2011 05:42A
A Nonsensical Indonesian Arrest
The South Jakarta District court acquitted Arnada of the charges, ruling that the country's Press Law and not the criminal code governed the case. However, Indonesia's notoriously malleable Supreme Court overturned the lower court ruling,
Updated: 06/29/2011 05:29A
Criminal Tracking Database Unveiled In 6 Counties
A database that helps law enforcement officials fight crime will be rolled out to six Eastern Carolina counties this week. Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services (CJ LEADS) will be put to work in Onslow, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico,
Updated: 06/29/2011 05:17A
ICC weighs justice and politics in prosecutions
"It highlights the role of politics in modern international criminal law. The legal aspects of making sure that Omar al-Bashir or Moammar Ghadafi receives a fair trial have been set in place. So now it'll be a political decision to hand over Bashir and
Updated: 06/29/2011 03:53A
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