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Libya to try Seif as ICC prosecutor visits
TRIPOLI — Libya will not hand over Moamer Kadhafi's most prominent son Seif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court for trial, a minister said Tuesday as the war crimes court's prosecutor visited the country. "In a nutshell, we are not going to
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:35A
Immigration law change call after axe killer convicted over moped death
Two MEPs have called for a change in immigration laws after a Latvian axe murderer was found guilty of killing a moped rider in Lincolnshire. Valentina Planciunene, 37, of Boston, died when she was hit by a car driven by Intars Pless, 34,
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:30A
South Africa: First Saif Is Not Safe, Now Gaddafi's Spy-Boss Behind Bars
A day after capturing fugitive from the International Criminal Court, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Libyan officials announced that Gaddafi's spy chief Abdullah Senussi, had been arrested. A month after, dictator Muammar Gaddafi was captured, shot and killed,
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:22A
ICC prosecutor in Libya after Kadhafi son arrest
Ahead of his trip to Libya, Moreno-Ocampo said: "Seif al-Islam and Abdullah al-Senussi must face justice. The issue of where the trials will be held has to be resolved through consultations with the court." "In the end, the ICC judges will decide,
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:19A
Maharaj denies breaking any laws
He countered he had evidence that the M&G had committed a criminal offence. "I went and did what the law says. I laid a charge." Maharaj's attorneys laid a charge against the M&G and two of its journalists -- Sam Sole and Stefaans Brmmer -- on
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:09A
Martin Hannan: Inch club takes massive strides
I'm referring to the Inch Park Community Sports Club (IPCSC) which was formally opened by Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill last week after many years of work. It was a privilege to attend the opening and see so many kids with happy faces – for these
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:04A
Law Talk: For drunk drivers, getting their license back can be a sobering
By Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press Drunk drivers risk jail time, a loss of thousands of dollars and, if injury or death occurs, a felony criminal record could result. For many drivers, the worst hardship could be the loss of driving privileges
Updated: 11/22/2011 06:53A
Libya Won't Hand Gadhafi Son Saif To ICC For Trial - Minister
TRIPOLI (AFP)--Libya won't hand over Moammar Gadhafi's most prominent son Saif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court for trial, interim justice minister Mohammed al-Allagui said Tuesday. His comments came as the court's chief prosecutor Luis
Updated: 11/22/2011 06:49A
Man axes cousin to death for sex with girlfriend
Dzikiriro was not asked to plead when he was brought before magistrate Takawira Mugabe, facing murder charges as defined in section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23. It is the State's case that on September 22,
Updated: 11/22/2011 06:45A
ICC in Libya to discuss Saif trial
The interim government has promised that Saif al-Islam would receive a fair trial in Libya. Photo: Reuters BBC Online The International Criminal Court's prosecutor and his deputy have arrived in Libya following the weekend arrest of Muammar Gaddafi's
Updated: 11/22/2011 06:39A