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UKIP abstains on Angelilli report
"UKIP is firmly against all forms of sexual offences against children and in favour of tough, comprehensive criminal law to criminalise all forms of sexual offences against young people. "The UK already has a considerable body of criminal law dealing
Updated: 10/27/2011 07:46A
Europe gives UK two months to tighten up on environmental offences
In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the countries to the EU's Court of Justice. Directive 2008/99/EC includes a list of breaches which have to be considered a criminal offence in all Member States,
Updated: 10/27/2011 07:35A
Taiwan Solidarity Union chairman sues Ma over 92 consensus
Article 104 of the Criminal Law stipulates that collaborating with a foreign national or envoy to annex the Republic of China is punishable by death or life imprisonment, Huang said at a press conference. Recognizing the 1992 consensus under the "one
Updated: 10/27/2011 07:32A
Former Dane County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Fiedler joins Axley Law Firm
Fiedler brings 18 years of experience as Dane County Circuit Court judge, where he handled thousands of cases spanning areas like civil claims, family and divorce law, and criminal law. Prior to becoming a judge, he served as the Secretary of the
Updated: 10/27/2011 07:14A
New report says regulating marijuana may reduce harm
Members of Stop the Violence BC include Dr. Evan Wood, director of the Urban Health Research Initiative of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. “Through a strict regulatory public-health approach, we could actually not only undercut organized
Updated: 10/27/2011 07:08A
No US help on Alabama immigration law, Homeland secretary Janet Napolitano says
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON -- The US Secretary of Homeland Security told Congress Wednesday that her department, which includes the agency responsible for enforcing federal immigration law, is not helping implement Alabama's new immigration law.
Updated: 10/27/2011 07:02A
EFCC's Call for Special Court for Financial Crimes [analysis]
We have seen how the accused persons manipulate our procedural laws and criminal justice system to frustrate and prolong their trials and that is why we have come forth with the special court option as a way out." I have serious issues with Mrs
Updated: 10/27/2011 06:57A
Uruguay: Congress adopts landmark law to tackle impunity
The Uruguayan government has revoked a controversial 1986 law that shielded officials from prosecution for crimes against humanity. The Uruguayan Congress adopted a law early today that marks an important step toward justice for the many victims of
Updated: 10/27/2011 06:45A
Czech Senate nods to criminal liability of firms
The government bill is yet to be signed by President Vaclav Klaus into law. In support of the breakthrough change in the criminal law, aimed to help fight organised crime and corruption, the government pointed to the commitments Prague made to the EU
Updated: 10/27/2011 06:05A
Egypt: Draft 'political corruption' law invites abuse
On August 9 Justice Minister Abdelaziz al-Guindy, at the first meeting at the Justice Ministry of the Coordinating Committee to Combat Corruption, said that “political corruption is a threat greater than financial corruption” and that the committee
Updated: 10/27/2011 06:04A
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