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New policies will further protect victims of crime
National's policy will also change the way evidence is heard in court to better protect vulnerable participants, especially children. "About 750 children give evidence in court each year. We must ensure they are not re-victimised by the process," Ms
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:41P
No decision yet on if Kansas attack a hate crime
The affidavits related to Wilson's charges remain sealed, which the Kansas Attorney General's Office said is common practice in criminal cases. Wilson remained jailed on $50000 bond Thursday. Glenn Law, Sterling Law's older brother, said after the
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:37P
GMA to question propriety of DOJ-Comelec probe
Presidential Commission on Good Government(PCGG), et al. which states: "In our criminal justice system, the law enforcer who conducted the criminal investigation, gathered the evidence and thereafter filed the complaint for the purpose of preliminary
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:37P
New Brunswick says federal crime bill will be worth the price tag
The Conservative government of Stephen Harper says the measures send a stern message to criminals that law-breaking will not be tolerated by Canadians. Critics say the amendments will simply lock away more people for longer periods, doing nothing to
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:33P
Beating video draws child abuse concern
As Aransas County's top judge, he has dealt with at least 349 family law cases in the past year alone. Child Protective Services and local police are also investigating, but it is unlikely he will face criminal charges, as police said the statute of
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:26P
FRANCA OGBU AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
FOR Franca Ogbu, an economics student of Federal University Of Technology, Yola, now Moddibo Adama University of Technology, life has turned awry quite early in life. The 22-year-old once delectable nubile wench has been turned into a monster by a
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:14P
Editorial: Crime bill bad news for B.C.
Criminal law is a federal responsibility. But the new omnibus crime bill, along with previous elements of the Conservatives' “tough on crime” agenda, will have an enormous impact on provincial governments and taxpayers. The federal government is
Updated: 11/03/2011 06:05P
Organized Gangs, Crime and Homicide
The criminal activities attributed to St. Louis organized gangs has added to the title, the "Most Violent City in America". Battles for "turf" neighborhoods and against rivals have been a known factor since the late 1950s.
Updated: 11/03/2011 05:59P
Law enforcement hoping to start program to address cyber-bullying
A national organization estimates cyber-bullying affects nearly half of all teens. Lowering that number will require involvement from parents, educators and law enforcement. Law enforcement is exploring ways to do that.
Updated: 11/03/2011 05:44P
Exclusive: Swiss offer U.S. tax deal for all Swiss banks (NEWS.GNOM.ES)
“It is difficult to imagine that the Justice Department, having done what had previously been impossible, that is, made strong criminal cases against Swiss banks violating US law, will just walk away,” said Robert Katzberg, a white-collar criminal
Updated: 11/03/2011 05:42P
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