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ACLU Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Arizona Medical
Jan Brewer seeking to strike down the state's medical marijuana law that would allow sick patients to access important medicine should be thrown out. Filed in May, Brewer argues in the lawsuit that state officials fear federal prosecution for
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:51P
On the Agenda: December 12–16, 2011
Medical Marijuana: The Criminal Law Reform Project will be in US District Court for the District of Arizona defending the right of thousands of sick Arizonans to access important medicine by arguing for the dismissal of Arizona Gov.
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:51P
Senate okays bills on evils against women
In the month of November, the Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Criminal Law Amendment) Act 2011, authored by Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid MNA Dr Donya Aziz, was passed by the Lower House after a couple of amendments. It outlined punishments for
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:50P
Newsmaker: Gambia's Bensouda to counter ICC critics
President Laurent Gbagbo made his first appearance before the court last week to face charges of crimes against humanity. His supporters accuse the ICC of victor's justice and insist backers of president Alassane Ouattara also face prosecution.
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:24P
Cuomo, legislative leaders name JCOPE members
Any potential violations of federal or state criminal laws will be referred to the appropriate prosecutor for further action. JCOPE was created as part of Governor Cuomo's historic ethics reform package passed earlier this year to address major
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:22P
Pro-women bills sail through Senate
The Senate passed the two bills, as passed by the National Assembly, whereby Pakistan Penal Code 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 would be amended after formal approval of the president. Both bills were moved by Senator Nilofar Bakhtayar
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:21P
Boyes Turner | Access to Justice going, going….
Uncertainty over the future of Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) and After the Event (ATE) insurance to fund litigation continues with the present government's consultation on the civil litigation costs review undertaken by Lord Justice Jackson.
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:20P
Garden Court North Chambers | Are squatting reform proposals causing confusion?
Then there are existing offences under the Criminal Law Act 1977 and they're also looking at whether or not one of those offences can be expanded.” Section 7 of the legislation provides that any person who is on residential premises as a trespasser and
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:20P
DA: Parish president violated ordinance
But no criminal charges will be filed, Morvant said, because the state's building rules are vague and the parish's own laws do not include applicable criminal penalties for their violation. "The statutes that make up the state building code are vaguely
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:11P
Katju favours filtering of 'offensive' Internet content
“I have carefully perused the material in question and am of the opinion that there can be no manner of doubt that they attract Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code. Hence I am of the view that such offensive material should be removed or filtered out
Updated: 12/12/2011 05:08P
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