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Kashmir| Wikipedia maps depict people's view, says founder
"It is a criminal offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1961, which states that publishing maps of India not in conformity with the ones published by the country is a criminal offence with imprisonment up to six months," he added.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:49A
Wikipedia maps depict people's view, says founder
"It is a criminal offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1961, which states that publishing maps of India not in conformity with the ones published by the country is a criminal offence with imprisonment up to six months," he added.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:49A
Packin' prof pulls a 'Plax'
A criminal-justice instructor at Long Island University's CW Post campus bizarrely blasted himself in the leg with a gun outside of his classroom, which was packed with students, cops said yesterday.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:43A
Bar association blasts tough-on-crime bill
"This bill will change our country's entire approach to crime at every stage of the justice system," said CBA president and Nova Scotia lawyer Trinda L. Ernst. "It represents a huge step backwards; rather than prioritizing public safety, it emphasizes
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:32A
Maps on Wikipedia depict people's view: Founder Jimmy Wales
"It is a criminal offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1961, which states that publishing maps of India not in conformity with the ones published by the country is a criminal offence with imprisonment up to six months," he added.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:18A
Most Scottish religious hate crimes 'target Catholics'
The number of religious hate crimes recorded in Scotland rose by 10% in the past year - with the majority targeted at Roman Catholics. The data shows 58% of these were against Catholics with 37% of recorded crimes against Protestants.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:11A
A Tough Prosecutor Finds His Certitude Shaken by a Prisoner's Exoneration
When Gov. Rick Perry appointed Anderson as a state judge in 2002 he also appointed Bradley to take over as district attorney. Mark Brunner, who is now a criminal defense lawyer in Georgetown, spent two years working in Bradley's office.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:09A
Newsmaker | Gabriel 'Jack' Chin
Professor Gabriel “Jack” Chin teaches criminal law and procedure, immigration law, and race and law at the University of California Davis . But he wants to do more than that. He wants to practice law, in California courtrooms, with the help of his
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:07A
Juvenile lifers and the tragedy of certainty (guest commentary)
By Guest writer By Mark Osler I've spent my career prosecuting criminals, teaching criminal law, advocating reforms, and studying our criminal justice system. From all of that, I am convinced of only one absolute truth: That all of it, every bit,
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:07A
Rev. Al Sharpton pledges support for New Brunswick in wake of police shooting
Next to Sharpton, the speaker who drew the largest response was Muhammad Ibn Bashir, an attorney and author of “Raw Law: An Urban Guide to Criminal Justice.” Bashir quoted the Quran to challenge blacks, whites, Christians and Muslims to “join together
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:57A
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