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The still-unconvincing ICC
A further reason for the nonnecessity of the Philippines joining the ICC is the enactment of RA 9851 or the “Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity.” While another ill-conceived and
Updated: 12/08/2011 08:09A
Government extend plans to provide trans and disabled equality
People who murder disabled or transgender people in hate crime attacks will face life sentences with a starting point of 30 years, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today. The Ministry of Justice plans to amend the Criminal Justice Act 2003 so
Updated: 12/08/2011 08:08A
Ex-cop jailed over drugs
DURING his long career in law enforcement Mark Standen specialised in fighting the war against drugs. But the former top narcotics investigator has now been jailed for at least 16 years after plotting to import a massive haul into Australia.
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:56A
Lawyers walk out in protest at legal aid cuts
The Criminal Law Practitioners Organisation, which organised the action, would not say how many barristers and solicitors have taken part. Certain non-custody cases in the District Court have been disrupted. Spokesman Peter Mullan has said reductions
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:53A
Chiefs want to halt bill
The Grand Chiefs said the bill will negatively impact First Nations when it comes to sentencing, post-sentencing and youth criminal justice. Statistics Canada says the number of Aboriginal adults incarcerated in Canada has historically been,
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:47A
State Files Charges Against Raw Milk Violator
According to the criminal complaint filed Wednesday in Sauk County Circuit Court, the DOJ charged Vernon Hershberger, owner of Grazin' Acres near Loganville, with operating a food establishment without a license, producing milk without a license,
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:25A
Protest over cuts to criminal legal aid scheme
Criminal law solicitors and barristers have withdrawn their services at the Courts of Criminal Justice in protest against cuts to legal aid services. Criminal law solicitors and barristers have withdrawn their services at the Courts of Criminal Justice
Updated: 12/08/2011 06:53A
Ken's case could change law
Ken Spooner, the subject of this newspaper's Justice for Ken campaign, allowed his former partner Zanetta Nyendwa to take their two boys, Devlan and Caelan, on a holiday to the African country to see their grandmother. But despite promising to return,
Updated: 12/08/2011 06:37A
EX PARTE ESPINOSA
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: 12/08/2011 06:30A
EX PARTE RAMIREZ
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 a writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex.Crim.App. 1967).
Updated: 12/08/2011 06:30A
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