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Straw - Referral fees
referral fees had been banned, as part of wider claims to legal aid. Mr Straw welcomed these changes, asking if the ban would be backed by the criminal law. In reply, Mr Clarke stated that the Bar Council, the ABI and others agreed with this change.
Updated: 09/13/2011 10:02A
Grand Rapids Public Library presents 'Ask the Lawyer'
By Morgan Jarema | The Grand Rapids Press “Criminal Law and Civil Rights” will be held from 6:30-7:30 pm Sept. 20 at the main library, 111 Library St. NE. The free events aim to provide information about common legal issues.
Updated: 09/13/2011 07:34A
Companies need protection from 'pornography scam'
The XXX Internet pornography domain is now in operation, and one expert believes that at least one aspect of it requires immediate congressional attention. Pat Trueman, president of Morality in Media (MIM), labels the portion in question a "pornography
Updated: 09/13/2011 04:46A
PA's UN bid may lead to ICC action against settlers
An ACRI position paper on the possible legal ramifications of the PA's UN bid suggests that a General Assembly sanction of the Palestinian appeal with effectively render West Bank settlement a matter subject to international criminal law.
Updated: 09/13/2011 03:46A
Qld debating jail for killer dog owners
Four-year-old Ayen Chol was last month mauled to death by a pit bull cross, prompting the state's government to toughen up its dog control laws. "There's a really good reason to have a look at what they're doing in terms of the criminal law to see
Updated: 09/12/2011 11:47P
Debate: Criminal Procedure Law
Is the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law a step forward in transparency? Three experts enlighten us with their views. The draft of the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law, released on Aug 30 to seek public opinions, has sparked an intense
Updated: 09/12/2011 11:22P
Owners of killer dogs may face jail
''There's a really good reason to have a look at what they're doing in terms of the criminal law to see whether ours needs any adjusting,'' he told ABC Radio. ''If people are so foolish, so unwise, so dangerous in their behaviour that someone could be
Updated: 09/12/2011 10:36P
Queensland to consider jail for killer dog owners
Four-year-old Ayen Chol was last month mauled to death by a pit bull cross, prompting the state's government to toughen up its dog control laws. "There's a really good reason to have a look at what they're doing in terms of the criminal law to see
Updated: 09/12/2011 09:21P
Qld to consider jail for killer dog owners
Four-year-old Ayen Chol was last month mauled to death bya pit bull cross, prompting the state's government to toughen up its dog control laws. "There's a really good reason to have a look at what they're doing in terms of the criminal law to see
Updated: 09/12/2011 08:34P
15, 482 seek help from commission
On criminal law, Mr Sharma said: "In 2009, there were a total of 566 criminal applications received. "For 2010, the total stands at 827 and for 2011 to date, there are 615 applications received. "In comparison, there has been an increase of around 45
Updated: 09/12/2011 07:32P
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