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Lessons for 2012: Ghanaian politicians could end up at The Hague
The trial of six current and former Kenyan officials at the International Criminal Court, at The Hague, for their involvement in the death of over 1300 civilians is currently unfolding. As has been well documented, the violence that led to the death of
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:16A
Pro-euthanasia organisation seeks change in law
Section 4(1) of the draft Bill says: "Should it be clear to a medical practitioner or a nurse responsible for the treatment of a patient who has been diagnosed by a medical practitioner as suffering from a terminal illness that the dosage of medication
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:13A
Cease the hudud debate, says Bar Council
He also quoted from the Ninth Schedule of the Federal Constitution, which places “criminal law and procedure, internal security and public order” under the federal list. Hudud mainly concerns penal laws. It would therefore fall under federal
Updated: 09/30/2011 04:29A
Spend a night out bonding with Cathedral City law enforcement officers
Organizers encourage residents to come out and meet law enforcement officials and learn how they can protect their homes and families from criminal activity using available resources. “If we work together, we can prevent crimes like this from happening
Updated: 09/30/2011 04:25A
Obama Administration in Massive Crackdown on Criminal Illegal Immigrants
The Obama administration is continuing its pursuit of illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds, arresting nearly 3000 individuals recently as part of a nationwide hunt involving federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Updated: 09/30/2011 03:58A
Malaysian Bar concerned over politicking posturing of hudud
Hudud, being essentially penal laws, comes under the jurisdiction of the Federal Parliament. The Ninth Schedule of the Federal Constitution lists criminal laws and procedure, as well as internal security and public order, under the Federal list.
Updated: 09/30/2011 03:46A
Cuba - Argentinean Supreme Court Judge Requests Obama to Release The Five
Doctor Eugenio Zaffaroni is also the vice-president of the International Association of Criminal Law and a member of the Scientific Committee of the International Association of Criminal Law. He has been honored for being a pioneer in the explanation,
Updated: 09/30/2011 03:36A
Afre forensic audit exposes Timba
A FORENSIC audit into the shenanigans at Afre which led to the company being exposed to the tune of US$16 million owing to CEO Patterson Timba's activities, concluded that Timba's operations were fraudulent and contravened the Criminal Law
Updated: 09/30/2011 03:36A
Alabama Immigration Law Too Extreme
US District Judge Sharon Blackburn has reviewed a new immigration law in Alabama. She has upheld some of the provisions, while striking down others. Under the new immigration law, police are authorized “to conduct immigration checks during routine
Updated: 09/30/2011 03:25A
Felony Worthless Check Charges Reduced to Two Misdemeanor Offenses in Wake County
North Carolina criminal defense attorney Patrick Roberts of Roberts Law Group helped client fight felony worthless check charges. RALEIGH, NC, September 30, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When a man fell on difficult financial times and couldn't pay his
Updated: 09/30/2011 03:24A
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