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UBS AG : Swiss bank unfazed in face of any US legal action
In 2009, UBS paid $780 million to settle Justice Department criminal charges that it helped thousands of US clients hide $20 billion. UBS later turned over 4450 American client names, on top of an initial 255 at the time of the settlement.
Updated: 01/10/2012 08:41A
Russia doubles fine for insulting officials
Signed into law on December 7, the measure has been presented as a breakthrough initiative in President Dmitry Medvedev's bid to liberalize the Criminal Code. Under the reform, slandering and insulting a regular citizen in Russia is subject to a fine
Updated: 01/10/2012 08:17A
Legal Aid rates imperil justice - counsel
''Ultimately justice does suffer because of this [underfunding]. You can't get away from it,'' he said. Fees for junior barristers start at $855 for each day of a Commonwealth criminal trial, and rise for more complex trials or for senior counsel.
Updated: 01/10/2012 08:07A
Support mentally ill
Law enforcement is dealing with more mentally ill people who aren't getting needed services and who land in the criminal justice system. It's not only service providers and family members who are concerned about the struggling mental health system in
Updated: 01/10/2012 07:10A
Rada To Introduce Criminal Liability For Damaging Industrial Pipelines
First reading of draft law No.9344 received support from 262 Members of Parliament, while 226 votes enough for approval. Parliament plans relevant alterations to Article 292 of the Penal Code. The current version of this article stipulates liability
Updated: 01/10/2012 07:02A
Law Talk: How can a juvenile keep his crime of youth from haunting him forever?
Juvenile justice has put a premium on the possibility of reformation for those convicted of crimes. But the state remains interested in tracking juvenile criminals to protect the public from those who fail to turn their lives around.
Updated: 01/10/2012 06:38A
Complete text of SC NRO Implementation verdict
Allah is well acquainted with all ye do." "God has already ordained for you, (O men), the dissolution of your oaths (in some cases): and God is your protector, and He is full of knowledge and wisdom." Complete text of SC NRO Implementation verdict.
Updated: 01/10/2012 05:49A
Immunity law sparks violence in Yemen
Amnesty International called the law "a smack in the face for justice." Navi Pillay, the United Nations' top human rights official, said last week that an amnesty for those accused of gross human rights violations or war crimes breaks international law
Updated: 01/10/2012 05:46A
Shipley, Ford Overstepped Legislative Role, Not Law: Nashville DA
Davidson County's district attorney general on Monday defended probing two state lawmakers for political wrongdoing, even after an investigation by Tennessee's most powerful law enforcement agency revealed nothing deemed worthy of criminal prosecution.
Updated: 01/10/2012 05:46A
HR ministry to forward women, minorities bills for vetting
The prepared drafts have been named as; Hindu Marriages Act, 2011, Christian Marriages Amendment Act 2011, Christian Divorce Amendment Act 2011 and Domestic Violence (Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2011. NCSW has also prepared draft of another bill on
Updated: 01/10/2012 04:51A
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