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A journalist remembers those who died for press freedom in South Africa, as it
A judge threatened to jail me for 18 months in terms of section 205 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. I refused to budge and ultimately Judge Fritz Eloff declined to send me to jail, but if that happened in South Africa now, following Tuesday's
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:13A
“Sons of Cadder” – Supreme Court rulings on legal advice during police interviews
The Supreme Court should be no less careful in the way that it deals with Scottish criminal law and procedure [29]. There is room for argument as to whether Birnie's statement was truly voluntary and in any event whether, taking all the circumstances
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:10A
Rule of Law - The Foundations Are Shaking [analysis]
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: 11/24/2011 09:02A
Does 'Baron Cut and Paste's' punishment fit the crime?
The practice is actually quite common in Germany's criminal justice system. Typically only those suspected of very minor crimes are invited to make donations in lieu of prosecution – and the poor are expected to make smaller ones than the rich.
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:30A
Cambodians seek justice in homeland
Now Bay, So and Neou are among 45 Cambodian-Americans getting the opportunity to see justice done. When opening arguments started Monday in Phnom Penh in a trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders charged with crimes against humanity, Bay and Neou were
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:18A
EX PARTE BLASDELL
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:05A
EX PARTE ALLIGOOD
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:05A
EX PARTE MURPHY
The jury answered the special issues submitted pursuant to Article 37.071, TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC., and the trial court, accordingly, set punishment at death. This Court affirmed Applicant's conviction and sentence on direct appeal. Murphy v.
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:04A
PEOPLE v. MELZER
Upon taking up permanent residence in New York in December 2009, he registered in New York as a sex offender with the Division of Criminal Justice Services, as required by Correction Law § 168-k. In June 2010, the New York Board of Examiners of Sex
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:01A
Battle for justice
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her husband's attempts to leave the country and escape the proverbial long arm of the law, ironically by utilizing a favorable Supreme Court order, were foiled by Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Comelec
Updated: 11/24/2011 07:59A
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