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Sudan: ICC Judges Dismiss Legality of African Union Decision On Bashir, Refer
The ruling handed down by the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I was in response to observations filed by Malawi last month on why, despite being a signatory to the court's treaty, it allowed Bashir to visit without arresting him in compliance with the arrest
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:38A
Santiago to keep working as senator until sworn in as ICC judge
In a press statement, Santiago said she expects to play an active role in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona and to work for passage of the Reproductive Health bill, which she filed and sponsored on the Senate floor.
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:33A
Experts: Too soon to use brain science in court
By AP LONDON – Criminal behavior can't be blamed on how someone's brain is wired, at least not yet, says a report from British experts who examined how neuroscience is being used in some court cases. “Having a psychotic brain is not a general defense
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:33A
South Africa welcomes the election of Ms Fatou Bensouda as Prosecutor of the
The South African delegation to the annual meeting of the Assembly of State Parties of the International Criminal Court, led by Mr. Andries Nel, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on behalf of South Africa welcomed the election
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:24A
'Awkward Patchwork' of Laws Governs Crime Investigations on Tribal Land
California is one of six states in which the state courts handle serious crime on Native American reservations, except in cases involving federally regulated offenses. Application of the laws can vary from state to state and, sometimes, tribe to tribe.
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:22A
White Collar Attorney Jon May Claims Department of Justice Policies Needlessly
The FCPA is our nation's effort to foster the rule of law and level the playing field for American companies doing business abroad. While this is a laudable goal, the Department of Justice is seeking to enforce this law by coercing private industry
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:15A
Supreme Court to review state immigration laws
In October, the federal appeals court in Atlanta blocked parts of the Alabama law that forced public schools to check the immigration status of students and allowed police to file criminal charges against people who were unable to prove their
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:11A
No rush to judgment
There is no doubt of his guilt or the depravity of his conduct, and he qualifies to be sentenced to death even under Connecticut's byzantine body of criminal law, seemingly designed to create the appearance but not the reality of a death penalty.
Updated: 12/13/2011 06:03A
Criminal proceedings to be clarified for suspects
MEPs are set to change the situation so that any suspect or person accused of breaking the law would be informed of their rights in easy-to-understand language, according to a draft law to be voted on Tuesday. Under current legislation in some EU
Updated: 12/13/2011 05:58A
Uzbekistan: Detainees Tortured, Lawyers Silenced
Uzbekistan has not kept its promises to stop torture in its criminal justice system, including electric shocks and asphyxiation. (Berlin) - Uzbekistan has not kept its promises to stop torture in its criminal justice system, including electric shocks
Updated: 12/13/2011 05:50A
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