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Multiple marriages declared illegal in landmark case
BC Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman Wednesday upheld Canada's polygamy law, which makes multiple marriages illegal. In a 335-page ruling, the judge said that while the law "minimally impairs" the constitutional right of religious freedom,
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:29A
New laws touted for saving lives
The new law also added significant penalties for people caught with blood-alcohol levels above 0.08 - the level at which drinking and driving becomes an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. The law has been controversial since its introduction,
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:28A
Nigeria: Plea Bargain is No Panacea, but Part of Solution
Recently the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Dahiru Musdapher was reported to have said that plea bargain was not part of our legal system and was fraudulent. The intention of this piece is not to join issue with the distinguished Chief Justice
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:26A
New law means viewing porn could cost teacher's license
The law applies only to felons who have not been pardoned. "Schools and other educational agencies should be able to evaluate a potential employee on their criminal history," Walker said. Walker also signed a bill that requires all school workers from
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:26A
Law makes viewing pornography on school computer a reason to revoke a
The law applies only to felons who have not been pardoned. "Schools and other educational agencies should be able to evaluate a potential employee on their criminal history," Walker said. Walker also signed a bill that requires all school workers from
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:24A
Police chiefs back anti-mask bill
Richards' bill would alter the Criminal Code so that any person who participates in a riot while wearing a mask or other disguise to conceal their identity "without lawful excuse" is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:22A
Court upholds polygamy law
VANCOUVER — The harms that polygamy inflicts on women and children outweigh any claims to religious freedom, a BC judge said Wednesday in a landmark case that is almost certainly destined for the Supreme Court of Canada. Chief Justice Robert Bauman of
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:19A
NGOs challenge law criminalising all teen sex
In terms of the new law, if the girl is between 12 and 16 she is capable of consent, but it is a criminal offence for her to consent in terms of the act.” Du Toit said the matter was still before the high court, but was yet to be heard.
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:19A
Polygamy remains a crime
The law violates the religious freedom of fundamentalist Mormons, but the harm against women and children outweighs that concern, according to the 335-page ruling.
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:16A
Canada's polygamy law upheld
"Women in polygamous relationships are at an elevated risk of physical and psychological harm," Bauman said in his 357-page ruling. "They face higher rates of domestic violence and abuse, including sexual abuse." The judge added: "Early marriage for
Updated: 11/24/2011 05:07A
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