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Like father? Not this son: Khadafy kid Seif al-Islam to face jury trial, not
The son of slain desert despot Moammar Khadafy will face his countrymen inside a Libyan courtroom — unlike his father, who hid from justice inside a sewer pipe. Officials of the new Libyan government said Tuesday there were no plans to surrender
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:36A
US Attorney: State Sen. Jim Norman Violated No Federal Law
“A diligent investigation by federal investigators failed to uncover evidence of a violation of federal criminal law by State Senator Norman,” Robert O'Neill, US Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, said in a statement given to the St.
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:30A
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi can face trial in Libya - ICC
Luis Moreno-Ocampo said the ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Saif al-Islam on war crimes charges because Libya's justice system was not up to it. He said this was no longer the case, but that the ICC would help. The visit comes as a new cabinet is
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:23A
Libya Cleared to Try Gadhafi at Home
In a statement before his arrival, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo called the arrest of Seif al-Islam and Mr. Senoussi "a crucial step in bringing to justice those most responsible for crimes committed in Libya." Libya's new leaders haven't yet established a
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:11A
Re-Introduction of Reforms to Citizen's Arrest Power and Self-Defence And
Canadians who have been the victim of a crime should not be re-victimized by the criminal justice system," said Minister Nicholson. "That's why we have introduced changes to the Criminal Code so Canadians know they have the law on their side and that
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:04A
Justice Takes Centre Stage in Libya [analysis]
The announcement by al-Keib is a welcome one, especially given that it shows a commitment on the part of the National Transitional Council (NTC) to justice by holding the accused accountable for crimes allegedly committed.
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:03A
DOJ violated my constitutional right to travel, GMA tells SC
MANILA, Philippines - Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo told the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday the Department of Justice (DOJ) violated her constitutional right to travel and to life in preventing her from leaving the country to seek medical
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:03A
SC: No TRO vs GMA arrest
One of the lawyers said Section 4(b) of Republic Act 8249 or the Sandiganbayan Law states that the anti-graft court has jurisdiction over “other offenses or felonies whether simple or complex with other crimes committed by the public officials and
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:03A
Columnist tears into "criminal" gov't before new law makes it illegal
parliamentary Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, which will review the bill) is a piece of shit, and every politician who supported the bill has excellent reasons for doing so – deep inside they know they're either criminals, liars or shits,
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:57A
Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network Calls on Government to Get Tougher on IP
"Counterfeiting needs to be fully integrated into the Criminal Code," said John Cotter, Chair of CACN's Legislative Committee. "Rights holders, law enforcement, prosecutors and border services officials also need to be empowered with the right tools
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:46A
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