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South Africa: DA Asks Law Society to Investigate Michael Hulley for
Hulley specialises in criminal law. Why does the President need a criminal lawyer as a legal advisor? • The Democratic Alliance understands that there are two outstanding investigations into Michael Hulley: one for his role in the Aurora Mining debacle
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:55A
Police allege sex crimes
1, Gustavo Delacruz Saldana, a Peruvian national, was formally charged with three counts of "sexual battery of a minor child 16 or 17 years of age," a recently enacted criminal law that is applicable only if the accused is more than five years older
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:48A
Skinner receives execution stay, court will consider further DNA testing
122, which was adopted by the Texas legislature in May with nearly unanimous support, an inmate may request that the convicting court test "biological material" for DNA even if the material had not been entered as evidence in the original trial.
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:43A
Advocate for abuse victims completes intensive training
The MNVAA is a collaboration co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and St. Cloud State University (SCSU). The academy was held at SCSU on October 23-28. Attendees consisted of victim service
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:37A
From the bench: Criminal sentencing isn't simple
Written by area judges, it will focus on the court system and criminal justice issues. By Judge Ann Carrott You frequently hear or read a news report that someone has been charged with multiple crimes and he or she faces significant jail time if
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:37A
Bahrain expats benefit from 'aid cell'
The team at the Expatriate Legal Aid Cell (Elac) is working round-the-clock to assist low-income workers and in the past few months resolved around 80 labour and criminal cases. The lawyers also offer advice on compensation in case of death claims and
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:23A
Medical Pot, Guns Aren't A Legal Mix
Heck, under federal law, it's a crime for a marijuana user to even have a gun in the first place, which brings us to the topic of the state's medical cannabis program and firearms. Marijuana use – whether for recreational or medicinal purposes
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:21A
CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMMalaysia urged to rescind ban on gay arts festival
Entertainment News from AP KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Human Rights Watch urged Malaysia's government Wednesday to rescind a ban on an annual gay arts festival and amend criminal laws that it said discriminated against homosexuals.
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:12A
Malaysia urged to rescind ban on gay arts festival
AP National News Video AP Exclusive: Book gives look at Giffords recovery KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Human Rights Watch urged Malaysia's government Wednesday to rescind a ban on an annual gay arts festival and amend criminal laws that it said
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:04A
Rights group urges Malaysia to rescind ban on gay arts festival, protect
AP KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Human Rights Watch urged Malaysia's government Wednesday to rescind a ban on an annual gay arts festival and amend criminal laws that it said discriminated against homosexuals. The "Sexual Independence" festival was launched
Updated: 11/09/2011 01:03A
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