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SRI LANKA: Widow of two children denied justice by the Thalathuoya Police Station
Ms. EM Premawathi (53) is a widow and the mother of two children. She resides at Alikewela, Heagedara, Marassana in the Kandy District. Premawathi learned that her Brother-in-Law has provided fraudulent documentation showing that he is the lawful owner
Updated: 11/21/2011 04:55A
Libya: EU says Saif al-Islam must be delivered to justice
The EU has described as significant the capture of Saif al-Islam, saying it was essential that his safety was ensured and due process guaranteed so he could be delivered to justice, stressing, “continuing cooperation with the International Criminal
Updated: 11/21/2011 04:35A
Virginia Background Checks for Gun Sales Challenged
By law, prospective gun buyers must clear background investigations before dealers are permitted to sell to them. The state program and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System screen purchasers for criminal history, illegal presence in
Updated: 11/21/2011 04:29A
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ART Club Christmas Show -- GREENOCK Art Club' Christmas show continues next weekend offering original work in all media plus craft items. The show is at the The Stables, Gourock Park, Gourock and is open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27
Updated: 11/21/2011 04:12A
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in Financial Remedy Proceedings Part 1.
The confiscation regime is set out in Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 ('PoCA'). This came into force on 24th March 2003. Prior to PoCA, confiscation was provided for by the Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 ('DTOA') and the Criminal Justice
Updated: 11/21/2011 04:01A
Libya: Seif Gaddafi Must Go On Trial in the Country - Minister
The National Transitional Council wants Seif al-Islam, the captured son of Moamer Kadhafi, to go on trial in Libya rather than at the International Criminal Court, the interim justice minister said on Sunday. The decision comes as world powers are
Updated: 11/21/2011 04:01A
Mogoeng under fire over Hlophe's JSC role
JUST three months into his tenure, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng is facing his first controversy – for allowing Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe to screen candidates for the Bench. Retired Constitutional Court justice Johann Kriegler,
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:43A
Blake Dawson | Company Law & Governance Update - 21 November 2011
Australian law prohibits the bribery of domestic and foreign public officials (see the Criminal Code Act 1995) (Criminal Code). Contravening this law is a criminal offence. In the wake of the Securency scandal – which earlier this year saw the first
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:30A
Criminal charges hard to pin on farm where listeria-tainted cantaloupes originated
The US Department of Justice and FDA officials declined to say whether a criminal probe exists against Jensen Farms. In the FDA's warning letter to Jensen Farms in October, summarizing criticism of the farm after the listeria outbreak, the agency said
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:04A
Gadhafi's former spymaster captured
World powers, fearful that Seif would not be given a fair trial after his father was felled by a bullet to the head after being captured exactly a month ago, are urging Libya to work with the ICC. The court wants to try the 39-yearold for crimes
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:56A
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