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Pepper-spray affair shows campus police walk fine line
"This is not what happens with proper training and policies," says Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Ed. Campus police normally face criticisms over whether they take crime seriously enough. While they can work with local law enforcement agencies
Updated: 11/21/2011 07:37P
Gov. Patrick signs bill against human trafficking
Coakley, who pushed for the changes, conceded that the state's existing criminal justice system has been too lax on those who pay for sex and left "unpunished those who would make money off of trafficking" - all the while arresting and prosecuting
Updated: 11/21/2011 06:38P
Gov. Patrick signs bill against human trafficking; police to target pimps, not
Coakley, who pushed for the changes, conceded that the state's existing criminal justice system has been too lax on those who pay for sex and left "unpunished those who would make money off of trafficking" — all the while arresting and prosecuting
Updated: 11/21/2011 06:14P
GMA asks SC to nullify probe, arrest
(DOJ)-Commission on Elections (Comelec) poll fraud investigation and all its proceedings, including the subsequent filing of criminal charges against her before a trial court for electoral sabotage in connection with the 2007 mid-term elections.
Updated: 11/21/2011 06:13P
Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative
He also faces serious charges including allegations of crimes against humanity committed during the Libyan revolution. obligations and the National Transitional Council's public commitments to respect the rule of law.
Updated: 11/21/2011 06:10P
Legal experts: Durham court feud an 'embarrassment'
Hudson is scheduled to hear criminal cases in Wake County through the end of December and in Orange and Chatham counties for the first six months of 2012, so Durham County's court schedule shouldn't see major impacts in the near future, trial court
Updated: 11/21/2011 06:08P
Discourage chat lingo
Sir: The National Assembly has unanimously adopted the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2011 to eliminate the theft of oil and gas in the country. The bill proposes a maximum punishment of 14 years imprisonment and Rs 10 million fine for the person who
Updated: 11/21/2011 06:01P
Alberta Drunk Driving Law To Crack Down On Impaired Drivers
Drivers caught repeatedly with blood alcohol levels just under the legal limit would lose their vehicle for up to seven days and their licence for up to 30 days. These drivers would not be charged under the Criminal Code. Alberta Transportation says 96
Updated: 11/21/2011 05:45P
PCs to introduce law for road safety
The exception has been BC's tightening of the laws that govern what blood alcohol level is compatible with driving. The Criminal Code of Canada says 80 mg of alcohol or more in 100 ml of blood is unlawful. BC decided that wasn't strict enough.
Updated: 11/21/2011 05:37P
Rural crime-fighting goes off-road in East Surrey
The long arm of the law will now be able to stretch deeper into the East Surrey countryside thanks to funding for an off-road motorbike pilot project. For the Buckland Estate, the Surrey Hills Board, Surrey County Council and the Mole Valley Safer
Updated: 11/21/2011 05:25P
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