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Supreme Court upholds "ministerial exception" in employment-bias laws
Perich had taught mostly secular subjects but also taught religion classes and attended chapel with her class. "It is true that her religious duties consumed only 45 minutes of each workday," Roberts wrote. "The issue before us, however,
Updated: 01/12/2012 03:02A
Thai royals join call for changes to lese-majesty law
According to article 112 of the Criminal Code, defaming, insulting or threatening the king, the queen or heir-apparent are criminal offences punishable by three to 15 years in jail. Recent high-profile cases have drawn statements of concern from the
Updated: 01/12/2012 02:25A
Thai panel calls for reform to royal insult law
"It would be appropriate if punishment for offences against Criminal Penal Code Section 112 were based more on popular sentiment than it is now. This means that it should be less harsh," the letter said. It also called for a senior official to be
Updated: 01/12/2012 02:08A
Thai panel calls for reform to royal insult law
"It would be appropriate if punishment for offences against Criminal Penal Code Section 112 were based more on popular sentiment than it is now. This means that it should be less harsh," the letter said. It also called for a senior official to be
Updated: 01/12/2012 02:05A
Sex Without HIV Disclosure: Should It Remain a Crime?
"Making it a crime just makes it easier to point at someone else and say, 'They're a bad person,' rather than, 'That's a person going through a really hard time, what can I do to support them?'" Stephanie Law is a Vancouver-based journalist completing
Updated: 01/12/2012 01:40A
Halfway houses give criminals room for hope
China's Criminal Law, which took effect in 1997, has clear rules for recidivists, or repeat offenders. Briefly, Article 65 says that if someone commits a crime within five years of serving a prior sentence they face a heavier sentence.
Updated: 01/12/2012 01:27A
Justice Reinvestment Working Group report's recommendations
Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman 01/12/2012 The group's findings recommend proposals that would reduce violent crimes in Oklahoma by 10 percent by 2016 and would provide post-prison supervision for all... • Help local law enforcement prevent violent
Updated: 01/12/2012 01:05A
Boston Criminal Defense Attorney offers a robust defense in all circumstance
(openPR) - In matters of criminal law and accused always has the right to defense counsel. This is a fundamental principal of US law. It is enshrined in the so called "Miranda" rights of any person being apprehended and detained by the police in every
Updated: 01/12/2012 12:53A
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Criminal Competition Law Developments in 2011
In our second annual report on Canadian and International criminal antitrust developments, we bring together the major developments in this important enforcement area and examine trends in enforcement activity.
Updated: 01/12/2012 12:37A
Criminal Justice Direct' Prepares, Educates Future Law Officers, Analysts and
The field of criminal justice is one such career industry. It is fast paced and exciting and offers a wide variety of jobs that range from parole officer to crime scene investigator to criminal psychologist. For those people who enjoy enforcing the law
Updated: 01/11/2012 11:22P
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