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McCain, Kyl chime in on botched sex-crimes cases
"Victims of abuse not only deserve the respect of law enforcement, but their rights must also be protected throughout the criminal justice process," the statement said. The senators said they intend to back requests from other authorities for support
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:54P
Detention of young people in Ireland: Issues and Alternatives
In this short article, I will discuss the law as it stands, the issues and consequences involved in sentencing young people to a period of detention and possible alternatives. While the Children's Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:47P
Thirst for Justice in Palestine Denied
Denying it is criminal. Water and sanitation are recognized as indispensable human rights. In July 2010, the General Assembly's Resolution 64/292 affirmed it. It called on member states and international organizations to: "provide financial resources,
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:45P
Law enforcement agencies pushing bill to curb meth production
But some believe the criminal element is gaining much…at the expense of the most vulnerable. “As always the big losers are the children. Day after day…case after case of contaminated children,” says Dan Smoot of Operation Unite.
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:34P
Germany: Police Training Key to Curbing Hate Violence
The 21-page briefing paper analyzes the criminal justice system's response to hate violence in six German states. It concludes that despite improvements in the criminal justice system response to hate violence in recent years, there are gaps,
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:22P
Arizona's 2 senators concerned about reports that sheriff's office botched sex
“Victims of abuse not only deserve the respect of law enforcement, but their rights must also be protected throughout the criminal justice process,” the statement said. The senators said they intend to back requests from other authorities for support
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:06P
McCain and Kyl Make Statement on Botched Sex Crimes Cases
They released a joint statement saying in part: “Victims of abuse not only deserve the respect of law enforcement, but their rights must also be protected throughout the criminal justice process. We intend to support state and local authorities'
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:06P
Top judge queries internet's impact
Lord Judge, the lord chief justice, said he remained “concerned at the ease with which a member of the jury can, by disobeying the judge's instructions, discover material which purports to contain accurate information relevant to an individual case or
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:05P
Chief stands up for omnibus crime bill
His endorsement follows that of Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police head Dale McFee, who stood beside Justice Minister Rob Nicholson to show his support Monday. Bill C10, or the Safe Streets and Communities Act, is now before the Senate.
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:03P
Temptations to trawl internet threaten jury system
The integrity of the jury system is under challenge from temptations to trawl the internet for information about defendants, the lord chief justice will warn. In the wake of a series of prosecutions of jurors who went online, Lord Judge has called for
Updated: 12/08/2011 07:02P
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