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3Qs: Acquitted, but not necessarily exonerated
We asked Northeastern University law school professor Daniel Givelber, whose scholarship focuses on criminal law, criminal procedure and capital punishment, to assess the controversial verdict. Why did jurors find Casey Anthony not guilty of murdering
Updated: 07/07/2011 09:03A
Securities and Exchange Commission adopts final whistleblower rules under the
Certain categories of individuals are excluded from eligibility for a whistleblower award pursuant to Rule 21F?8(c), including: (1) employees of the Commission, the Department of Justice, other regulatory or law enforcement agencies, self-regulatory
Updated: 07/07/2011 08:55A
Defiant state invokes section 121 of the CPEA to veto Bindura man's bail order
Mukombwe, the Movement for Democratic Change treasurer for Bindura district, who is accused of contravening Section 177 (a) (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23 was granted $20 bail by Bindura Magistrate Charles Murove
Updated: 07/07/2011 08:01A
• Family accuses police of treachery for land, money
The case was adjourned to July 29, 2011 for mention, pending Director of Public Prosecution's (DPP's) advice in view of Section 168(5) Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2007. The 79 years old man and others are to be in detention till July 29,
Updated: 07/07/2011 07:56A
WILLIAMS v. STATE
Tina Elaine Williams appeals from the trial court's order of restitution following her guilty plea to one count of criminal damage to property in the second degree. She argues that the trial court unlawfully increased her sentence by conducting a
Updated: 07/07/2011 07:39A
"Laser hooligans" have good chances of facing prison terms
Experts say that this mortally dangerous “game” came from the West. “Laser hooligan” activities are growing uncontrollably there as well. In recent years the number of such incidents has increased by 10 times in Russia. In 2010 there were 5 cases of
Updated: 07/07/2011 06:15A
ICC to train universities on law
BY MILTON OLUPOT The International Criminal Court (ICC) is working towards facilitating East African universities to start courses on international criminal law. Maria Kamara, the ICC outreach coordinator for Uganda, yesterday said the academic
Updated: 07/07/2011 04:02A
Delegated Legislation Committee - Adoption and criminal procedure regulations
Her Majesty's Advocate, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice has also announced a review of Scottish criminal law and practice, which is being led by Lord Carloway, a senior High Court judge. He is expected to report later in 2011.
Updated: 07/07/2011 03:46A
Justice Ministry Publishes Draft Criminal Procedure Code
The Ministry of Justice has released a draft for review of new Criminal Procedure Code. This is stated by press service of the Ministry of Justice. At the moment the draft of the Code is being prepared for expertise at the European Commission for
Updated: 07/07/2011 03:26A
Pakistan Taliban Listed As Terror Organization: Ottawa
The minister calls the listing under Canada's Criminal Code an essential part of Canada's efforts to combat terrorism and "keep our communities safe." He says the Pakistani Taliban meets the legal threshold, which requires reasonable grounds to believe
Updated: 07/07/2011 03:19A
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