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The Lawrence case has at last made us confront the complex nature of racism
It led not only to the creation of new criminal offences, but to changes in the law under the Race Relations Act 1976 and a new duty on public authorities to promote racial equality. In this way, the great legacy of the case is that it forced us to see
Updated: 01/07/2012 07:05P
Criminal fraud trial of three ex-Nortel executives begins
(DAVID COOPER / TORONTO STAR)dac One of the most spectacular flameouts in corporate history will be on the docket this week when pre-trial motions begin into criminal charges against former executives at Nortel Networks Corp. Justice Frank Marrocco is
Updated: 01/07/2012 06:23P
Child-on-child sex poses complex challenges
For many of the therapists and attorneys who deal with them, these juvenile offenders pose a profoundly complicated challenge for the child-protection and criminal justice systems. It's a diverse group that defies stereotypes, encompassing a minority
Updated: 01/07/2012 06:19P
SEC changes settlement language for some cases
The policy change, announced by Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Director Robert Khuzami on Friday, applies only to instances where a defendant has already admitted to violating criminal laws. It comes just over a month after a federal
Updated: 01/07/2012 05:38P
CITIGROUP INC. : SEC changes settlement language for some cases
The policy change, announced by Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Director Robert Khuzami on Friday, applies only to instances where a defendant has already admitted to violating criminal laws. It comes just over a month after a federal
Updated: 01/07/2012 05:20P
New York Subways: Crime Underground Means Hard Time
Criminal 1: What are you talking about? I'm just a data entry guy working in the back of a law firm. Criminal 2: So you're lawyered up already, wow. Big firm? Criminal 2: That's heavy man, where did you get the bread for a big name defense firm like
Updated: 01/07/2012 05:16P
US SEC changes settlement language for some cases
The policy change, announced by Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Director Robert Khuzami on Friday , applies only to instances where a defendant has already admitted to violating criminal laws. It comes just over a month after a federal
Updated: 01/07/2012 05:14P
US SEC changes settlement language for some cases
The policy change, announced by Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Director Robert Khuzami on Friday , applies only to instances where a defendant has already admitted to violating criminal laws. It comes just over a month after a federal
Updated: 01/07/2012 05:14P
Judge: discrimination against women a global phenomenon
The criminal justice system has failed to protect the rights of women, who are often victims of violence and discrimination, Supreme Court Judge Ranjana P. Desai said here on Saturday. “The police, prosecutors, courts, in fact, the entire criminal
Updated: 01/07/2012 04:57P
US broadens definition of rape to include male victims
welcomed the change saying, “Rape is a devastating crime and we can't solve it unless we know the full extent of it.” Attorney General Eric Holder reflected upon how the redefinition of rape was expected to impact law enforcement efforts.
Updated: 01/07/2012 04:50P
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