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Chile invokes terror law after deadly 'criminal' wildfire
The anti-terror law invoked by Pinera is highly controversial, as it dates back to Augusto Pinochet's 1973-90 dictatorship. "Clearly, the intentional and criminal character of provoking simultaneous and deliberate fires makes this conduct of a
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:29A
MDC activists charged for 'bombing' Zanu PF offices
By Bridget Mananavire, 5 minutes ago HARARE - Three MDC activists arrested by Gweru police on Wednesday have been charged with contravening section 140a of the harsh Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, their lawyer Reginald Chidawanyika has
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:29A
Stephen Lawrence dad: 'Stephen's murder killed our marriage'
Despite their long campaign for justice for their son, which involved much group discussion, Mr Lawrence said he and his wife would discuss "absolutely nothing" as a couple. He told the newspaper: "You know, in 18 years, me and Doreen have still never
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:24A
Stephen Lawrence father tells how his son's murder killed his marriage
Despite their long campaign for justice for their son, which involved much group discussion, Mr Lawrence said he and his wife would discuss "absolutely nothing" as a couple. He told the newspaper: "You know, in 18 years, me and Doreen have still never
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:12A
Gov. Haslam to push crime overhaul
Specific crimes that would have enhanced penalties would be aggravated assaults, robberies and aggravated burglaries — crimes often associated with criminal gangs. Similar laws have been passed in states like Florida, but have proved controversial.
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:11A
Celebrate Jamaica by abolishing outdated colonial laws
Originally intended to protect the monarchy or aristocracy from criticism or insults, criminal defamation laws today serve only to obstruct scrutiny of the actions of those holding power and to deprive the people of the information they need to make
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:00A
Death-Defying Metal Thieves Tap Soaring Prices as U.K. Tightens Sales Law
“It is clear law dating back to the 1960s is not sufficient to deal with an increasingly organized crime.” A metric ton of lead was worth $2049 yesterday, according to the London Metal Exchange. The price of lead on the LME has doubled since 2008,
Updated: 01/06/2012 03:00A
Prosecutors urge criminal court to sentence Mubarak to death
“The Egyptian Penal Code stipulates death as the penalty against anyone involved in killing one person. So how would be the case like when hundreds were killed?” said Mustafa Sulaiman as he presented the prosecution's case at the trial held at the
Updated: 01/06/2012 02:42A
Stephen Lawrence Murder: Family 'Torn Apart' By Son's Death
Despite their long campaign for justice for their son, which involved much group discussion, Mr Lawrence said he and his wife would discuss "absolutely nothing" as a couple. He told the newspaper: "You know, in 18 years, me and Doreen have still never
Updated: 01/06/2012 02:26A
Pro-bono efforts to get boost as part of new legal initiatives
The Chief Justice said the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) has proposed and law schools in Singapore have agreed, to establish a mandatory pro-bono programme, for students pursuing Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Academic Year 2013.
Updated: 01/06/2012 02:01A
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