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Shavendra not entitled to immunity, argue attorneys for Tamil plaintiffs
Attorneys for two Tamil plaintiffs Tuesday filed a formal response to Sri Lankan ex-Major General Shavendra Silva's motion to dismiss the war crimes lawsuit against him in the Southern District of New York, and international human rights groups united
Updated: 11/09/2011 07:18A
Supreme Court Calls Legal Its Decisions To Commute 15 Convicts' Life Sentences
As Ukrainian News earlier reported, the High Council of Justice intends to check a petition filed by Members of Parliament about the actions of the Supreme Court judges, who in 2009 and 2010 changed 15 convicts' verdicts from life sentence to 15 years
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:55A
Nearly Half Of Brits Support Social Network Blockade
“Social networking and its impact on the law has come to the fore in the last year,” Jonathan Polney, a barrister in criminal law and member of the Bar Council's IT committee, commented, ”We've seen discussions about libel and super-injunctions on
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:49A
Justice at Guantanamo?
The defence's request, which the military commission is expected to consider this week, highlights the continuing contradictions of law and justice at Guantanamo. The government's explanation for post-acquittal detention is as follows.
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:49A
Trade in fake goods can be combated with improved supply chain vigilance
The IP Crime Group was formed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in 2004. The group coordinates with Government, law enforcement agencies and industry groups to combat against piracy and counterfeiting activity. "As counterfeiters and pirates
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:31A
Justice Department to Clarify Guidelines for Bribery Probes
A top Justice Department official said Tuesday the agency will clarify next year what triggers anti-corruption probes into US corporations. Lanny Breuer, head of the criminal division, said his department expects to release “detailed new guidance” on
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:18A
Battle over costs of crime bill facing Harper
The answer lies in the attitude of the federal government, which has traditionally exercised its authority over criminal law with restraint. The feds worked with the provinces. They consulted. They did not pass laws dramatically out of line with what
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:13A
Serzh Sargsyan signs laws
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signed laws on making amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure and to the Code of Criminal Procedure, on making amendments and addenda to the law “On Constitutional Court,” the President's press office reported.
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:10A
STATE v. CRUZ
Thomas C. Horne, Arizona Attorney General, Phoenix, By Kent E. Cattani, Chief Counsel Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section, Attorneys for Appellee. The Hopkins Law Office, Tucson, By Cedric Martin Hopkins, Attorney for Appellant.
Updated: 11/09/2011 06:04A
Veterans groups differ on law banning wearing of war medals
But last week, many Canadians learned that a little-known law actually forbids that gesture of respect and commemoration. Article 419 of the Criminal Code of Canada prohibits “the wearing of orders, decorations and medals by anyone other than the
Updated: 11/09/2011 05:43A
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