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Polygamy reference was a reasonable limit
The criminal law of polygamy that was upheld by a British Columbia judge on Wednesday is a protection for the vulnerable, and is thus in keeping with the Constitution. The self-serving notion that some rights advocates express these days – the
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:30P
Polygamy law upheld by BC court
To the first question, Bauman said the law does indeed violate the freedom-of-religion rights of Bountiful residents, but he said the harms to women and children outweigh those rights. “There can be no alternative to the outright prohibition,” wrote
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:28P
State lawmakers propose tougher child abuse laws in wake of Penn State scandal
Nancy Jacobs said Wednesday that while Maryland has a mandated-reporter law, she is working on legislation that would create a criminal penalty if there is a conspiracy or a cover-up to prevent reporting. She also said she is working on protections for
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:20P
Let the Criminal Code deal with hate speech
Alberta MP Brian Storseth has a private member's bill to scrap Section 13 and leave the Criminal Code as the means to counter hate propaganda. Enacted in 1977 (by the Trudeau government, of course), the guts of Section 13 says: “It is a discriminatory
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:09P
Suicide-assist scientist seeks NZ law change
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed microbiologist Sean Davison is calling for a law change in New Zealand after being sentenced to five months' home detention for counselling and procuring his mother's suicide. "I hope my trial is a call to society to change
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:07P
Suicide-assist scientist Sean Davison seeks NZ law change
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed microbiologist Sean Davison is calling for a law change in New Zealand after being sentenced to five months' home detention for counselling and procuring his mother's suicide. "I hope my trial is a call to society to change
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:07P
Rule of Law: The Foundations are shaking
Indeed one of the most reliable indicators of a failed state is a criminal justice system that cannot deliver law and order. The NDS/EFCC Survey 2007 shows that crime and corruption is a major concern of the business community.
Updated: 11/23/2011 07:03P
BC Drunk Driving Laws
Under the new laws police have the power to impound cars, issue 90-day driving bans, and issue large fines to drivers whose blood-alcohol level is above .05 -- and amount lower than the .08 legal limit specified in the Criminal Code.
Updated: 11/23/2011 06:53P
Deutsche Bank Faces Breuer Trial Amid Ackermann Probe on Kirch
24 (Bloomberg) -- Rolf Breuer, Deutsche Bank AG's former chief executive officer, defends criminal charges today that he lied in court testimony, allegations similar to those leveled against his successor. Breuer's trial starts 10 days after the bank
Updated: 11/23/2011 06:35P
Bills To Target Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Nancy Jacobs said Wednesday that while Maryland has a mandated-reporter law, she is working on legislation that would create a criminal penalty if there is a conspiracy or a cover-up to prevent reporting. She also said she is working on protections for
Updated: 11/23/2011 06:34P
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