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AP-IN--Sentencing Reform, 1st Ld-Writethru,614
Bray said his panel intends to tackle theft and drug sentences, while Steele's committee -- the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee -- will review sex-related sentences and could work on drugs, too. Next week, Bray's panel will hear from
Updated: 07/11/2011 02:15P
Salmond in the dock for Supreme Court 'insults' Leading lawyer attacks Salmond
Politicians said the UK Supreme Court should have no role in Scottish criminal law and Mr Salmond described it as an “aggressive” intervention, saying it could give the London court power to “throw open cell doors if it so wishes”.
Updated: 07/11/2011 01:05P
New Rutgers–Newark Criminal Justice and Law School Evidence-Based Initiative
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers School of Criminal Justice and Rutgers School of Law–Newark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Attorney General to establish an Evidence Based Institute (EBI) with the fundamental objective of reducing
Updated: 07/11/2011 12:57P
New Rutgers–Newark Criminal Justice and Law Schools' Evidence-Based Institute
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers School of Criminal Justice and Rutgers School of Law–Newark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Attorney General to establish an Evidence Based Institute (EBI) with the fundamental objective of reducing
Updated: 07/11/2011 12:57P
Three charged in $600000 fraud case, RCMP say
The RCMP have charged three Toronto-area suspects in connection with business loan-related frauds totalling an estimated $600000. "It is alleged these individuals furnished false documents, reports or information, and failed to use the loan funds for
Updated: 07/11/2011 12:26P
Hearsay evidence in disciplinary proceedings
He was charged by the General Medical Council (GMC) with impairment of his fitness to practise arising from alleged serious sexual misconduct towards boys and young men in Kenya. The GMC Fitness To Practise Panel (FTPP) heard an application from the
Updated: 07/11/2011 12:21P
Ind. study committees to take up sentencing reform
Bray said his panel intends to tackle theft and drug sentences, while Steele's committee ” the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee ” will review sex-related sentences and could work on drugs, too. Next week, Bray's panel will hear
Updated: 07/11/2011 12:18P
Properties near Noonday gun range see values drop
But in Texas, civil and even criminal law sides with gun range owners. "A government official may not seek civil or criminal penalty against sport shooting ranges, businesses, private clubs or associations operating in an area where firearms can be
Updated: 07/11/2011 12:03P
Nugent Appointed to Military Committee
Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee: Will study the long-range needs of Indiana's criminal justice and correction systems, examine critical problems and make recommendations for policy priorities that will improve effectiveness and make
Updated: 07/11/2011 11:49A
Senegal gives up Habre expulsion
Habre was charged in Senegal in February 2000, but the indictment was dismissed by a Dakar appeals court on the basis that crimes against humanity were not part of Senegalese criminal law. Senegal subsequently amended its penal code.
Updated: 07/11/2011 11:42A
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