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Fred Kavli Public Symposium discusses about 'The Brain on Trial'
As neuroscience becomes more influential in the courtroom, how should our growing understanding of the brain affect criminal justice? How should insights about the brain affect the course of a criminal trial, from the arguments in a courtroom to the
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:41A
Parliament approves proposal for 'letter of rights' in criminal proceedings
Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding said: "Today's vote represents a landmark for the Commission's work in criminal law. I would like to thank the Parliament for its support, and in particular Birgit Sippel for her work as rapporteur.
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:31A
Convictions for rape and carrying offensive weapons in Scotland drop according
"Thanks to the efforts of 1000 extra police on our streets, recorded crime is now at its lowest level in 35 years, fear of crime is down, the number of people carrying out crime is down and those that do break the law are being punished swiftly.
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:28A
Abolishing corroboration 'could cause miscarriages of justice'
Bill McVicar, convener of the criminal law committee at the Law Society of Scotland, said the society has reached a "rare" and "historical" agreement with the faculty in relation to corroboration. He added: "There is a concern that I have personally,
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:27A
Indiana's Sex Offender Registry and Monitoring Programs
As a result, it is important for anyone facing sex crime charges to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss their rights and legal options. The personal information required registrant's must share varies depending on
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:25A
Supreme Court agrees to review immigration law
That means the high court will have to look at SB1070 itself and determine exactly how far states can go in enacting their own immigration laws. Brewer contends the US Constitution does let states play a role. "Arizona did not act in haste,
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:20A
Yanukovych signs law on decriminalizing economic offenses
violation of the rules for handing over precious metals and precious stones, forgery of postage stamps and tickets, the illegal production, sale and use of state standard stamps, faking bankruptcy, concealing bankruptcy, illegal actions in the case
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:08A
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Before this, prisons were really only used to hold people awaiting trial or execution. In the beginning of the 19th century, punishments (or sentences) from crimes in Canada were similar to those in England; but, just as in England, changes were
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:02A
Yanukovych Signs Law On Decriminalization Of Economic Crimes
The law replaces criminal responsibility for certain types of crimes in the business and economic spheres with administrative responsibility. Instead, it introduces new articles in the Administrative Offences Code for crimes that presently carry
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:53A
Fewer people going before Scottish courts
The Scottish government said the introduction of community payback orders, in February 2011, as part of the new Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act should lead to a further drop in short prison sentences of three months or less.
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:51A
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