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Miriam Santiago's Genie can stop Mideast turmoil, but not Senate hearings
What should have been a scholarly discussion on international criminal law became a lively lecture with the lawmaker playing professor at times, tossing questions at the audience. Her address was sprinkled with her trademark witticism delivered in
Updated: 10/21/2011 02:30P
Letter: Proposed change in hearsay law
Many at the TCI Bar would accept that criminal procedures should be reviewed from time to time in a dispassionate and informed way in a consultative process. If the process is rushed, however, it can result in grave injustice.
Updated: 10/21/2011 02:11P
Hearsay evidence rules to be changed
On Oct. 18, members of the TCI Bar Association were given seven days to comment on a bill which is nearly identical to current UK criminal law on hearsay and documentary evidence. Several lawyers have criticized the brief consultation period for such
Updated: 10/21/2011 02:10P
Criminal killed in 'shootout'
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Rab raided a house at Jurgachhari village where Sumati along with his 10 to 12 accomplices gathered to plan some criminal activities, Rab sources said. Sensing presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire on
Updated: 10/21/2011 02:06P
Informal economic activities and criminal acts
The law and rule should have distinctive definition of informal economic activities and criminal activities. Bangladesh must have official definition of informal economy and informal economic activities. The writer is a part time teacher of the Leading
Updated: 10/21/2011 01:40P
Sixth Guilty Plea in Connection with Scheme to Fraudulently Control
The task force includes representatives from a broad range of federal agencies, regulatory authorities, inspectors general and state and local law enforcement who, working together, bring to bear a powerful array of criminal and civil enforcement
Updated: 10/21/2011 01:37P
As We Leave Iraq, What About Daqduq?
negotiations to extend the US troop presence in Iraq beyond the end of this year have officially foundered, in the face of opposition from the Sadrists in general and disagreement over immunity from Iraqi criminal law in particular.
Updated: 10/21/2011 01:20P
Law professor says committee will approve Thacker
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held an executive business meeting to consider five pending nominations, including Thacker's, and a piece of legislation, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act. The committee decided to hold over
Updated: 10/21/2011 01:08P
O'Rourke: A TV series that appeals to everybody
like any show that has a CSI or Law & Order in the title that is followed by a colon and a specific city name (CSI: Miami, CSI: New York) or department (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Trial By Jury, Law & Order: Criminal Intent).
Updated: 10/21/2011 01:08P
Private sector bribery may be made a criminal offence: PM
RV Moorthy The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today said the Government is considering changes in law to make bribery in the private sector a criminal offence. Speaking at the Biennial Conference of CBI and State anti-corruption bureaux,
Updated: 10/21/2011 12:56P
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