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Thailand should amend defamation laws to comply with freedom of speech – UN expert
“The laws are vague and overly broad, and the harsh criminal sanctions are neither necessary nor proportionate to protect the monarchy or national security.” He voiced concern that the Computer Crimes Act had been used by the Ministry of Information
Updated: 10/10/2011 12:31P
Diplomatic Agenda
E., Ottawa, Ont. www.cips.uottawa.ca Canada's Military: Its Role at Home—In celebration of the 75 th anniversary of the CBC/Radio-Canada, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum are hosting “From Headlines to History” a
Updated: 10/10/2011 12:05P
Changes to UK law didn't protect Tzipi Livni
The judge received significant evidence indicating her individual criminal responsibility for war crimes committed during Israel's December 27, 2008 to January 18, 2009 offensive on the Gaza Strip. The Court's straightforward application of the rule of
Updated: 10/10/2011 11:51A
Criminal charges filed against man accused of fleeing court in South Bend
30, when he allegedly escaped from St. Joseph County Traffic and Misdemeanor Court after tussling with police officers. He now faces one count of escape, a Class B felony; one count of resisting law enforcement by flight, a Class D felony;
Updated: 10/10/2011 11:31A
Ecocide: crime against nature and the need for a law to prevent it
Photograph: Alexandra Winkler/REUTERS It might have been a thoroughly entertaining spectacle but the implications of the mock ecocide trial could have grave implications for business and political decision makers. The artificial court case,
Updated: 10/10/2011 11:14A
Law and Order: Bank Street resident accused of crack cocaine possession
Wixson was allegedly found in possession of crack cocaine by Officer Dan Coffey during a traffic stop on Pearl Street at 8:53 pm, Friday. Eslie J. Worthington, III, 21, of 6657 Cole Road, Byron, is charged with disorderly conduct.
Updated: 10/10/2011 11:09A
As cremations rise, concern grows about coroners
to spot criminal evidence or signs of a pandemic. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that coroners aren't required by the state to undergo any training. State law does set the salaries of coroners based on the population of their county.
Updated: 10/10/2011 10:49A
UK to consider criminalizing forced marriages
(AP) LONDON - Britain says it is considering criminalizing the act of forcing someone into a marriage under moves to tighten immigration policy. Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that ministers would examine whether existing law could be changed
Updated: 10/10/2011 10:46A
Why Uganda's Former Vice-President, Bukenya, Will Walk
permitted pillion passenger per motorcycle, traffic lights that work, incorruptible police officers and public officers etc. Development is intertwined with respect for law and order. Without those basic ingredients, a nation will never progress.
Updated: 10/10/2011 10:24A
Amid immigration crackdown, UK considers criminalizing act of forcing person
By AP, LONDON — Britain says it is considering criminalizing the act of forcing someone into a marriage under moves to tighten immigration policy. Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that ministers would examine whether existing law could be
Updated: 10/10/2011 10:23A
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