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Fighting crime depends on a civil society
But we cannot forget the trauma of being victimized by crime. It's a horrible experience as too many people can attest. But catching a criminal in the act and a law that lessens repercussions for doing so will hardly remove that experience.
Updated: 11/23/2011 05:29A
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Senator Ndume Faces Seven-Year Jail Term
Ndume, who was brought to court under sections 79 and 98 of the penal code and punishable under section 397 of the same law runs the risk of a seven-year jail term if convicted. Section 397 (b) states that, "whoever commits the offence of criminal
Updated: 11/23/2011 05:29A
Bill to simplify citizen's arrest, self-defence laws
The bill would also simplify Criminal Code provisions for self-defence and defence of property. Current provisions have been described as confusing by police, prosecutors and the courts, the government said. Under the new law, those who come under
Updated: 11/23/2011 05:25A
Man Gets 20 Years for Insulting Thai Queen
The court found Amphon Tangnoppaku guilty on four counts under the country's lese majeste and computer crime laws, sentencing him to five years imprisonment for each charge. Lese majeste is the crime of insulting a monarch, and Thailand's laws against
Updated: 11/23/2011 05:19A
B.C. court to rule on constitutionality of polygamy
Those favouring striking down the law included the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, polyamorists and civil libertarians, who argued that Section 293 of the Criminal Code is overly broad, criminalizing consenting adults whose
Updated: 11/23/2011 05:18A
Man jailed for insulting Thai queen
Thailand's criminal court found Amphon Tangnoppaku guilty on four counts under the country's lese majeste and computer crime laws, sentencing him to five years' imprisonment for each charge. Lese majeste is the crime of insulting a monarch,
Updated: 11/23/2011 05:00A
Group wants Gaddafi's son surrendered to ICC
This includes surrendering him to the court. Should the Libyan authorities wish to try Saif al-Islam Gaddafi domestically for crimes in ICC's arrest warrant, they can challenge – through a legal submission – the court's jurisdiction over the case.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:51A
Man sentenced to 20 years for text message insulting Thai queen
The court found Amphon Tangnoppaku guilty on four counts under the country's lese majeste and computer crime laws, sentencing him to five years imprisonment for each charge. Lese majeste is the crime of insulting a monarch, and Thailand's laws against
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:42A
BC court to rule on polygamy law, but just first step on a long process
expect will be a trip to the country's highest court. Allegations of abuse and child brides in Bountiful dominated a trial that ended in April, with the federal and provincial governments arguing polygamy is always harmful and must be outlawed.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:42A
Law enforcement workers, dispatchers say public sometimes provides plenty of
Smart criminal is an oxymoron if you ask Tupelo Police Department Lt. Tim Tate. Tate has seen and heard a lot of crazy things during his tenure as a police officer and detective and he never ceases to be amazed by the stupidity some people display
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:40A
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