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`Ignorance of the law is no excuse` is far-fetched maxim
Suffice it to say that the Code consists of 390 sections detailed in pure English. The Code defines the term “offence” as meaning an act, attempt or omission punishable by law. And there are many criminal laws other than the Code which create criminal
Updated: 01/13/2012 12:48A
The need for reform in anti-terror laws
3) Our traditional criminal law gives a lot of importance to the presence on scene of crime of the perpetrators. The nature of terrorism and more particularly of suicide bombing is such that the presence of all perpetrators on the scene of crime would
Updated: 01/13/2012 12:33A
The need for reform in anti-terror laws
3) Our traditional criminal law gives a lot of importance to the presence on scene of crime of the perpetrators. The nature of terrorism and more particularly of suicide bombing is such that the presence of all perpetrators on the scene of crime would
Updated: 01/13/2012 12:33A
'Causing a disturbance' a simple line to cross
At a time when many young people actively engage in our long and storied tradition of public protest, it is worthwhile to examine, with a critical eye, the application of the criminal law to public displays of outrage, disorder and, yes, even vulgarity
Updated: 01/13/2012 12:12A
'Drug Saints,' misused icons topic of presentation
Almonte added that since law-abiding people also worship saints, part of his seminar is to help officers distinguish the differences between the two. And when an actual saint does not exist to sanction a particular criminal activity, Almonte said they
Updated: 01/12/2012 11:41P
Bill inspired by Caylee clears panel
A bill inspired by the Caylee Anthony case is advancing in the Florida Legislature; just don't call it "Caylee's Law." The Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Thursday approved the measure that would make it a felony to give police false information
Updated: 01/12/2012 11:34P
Prosecution of petty criminal cases: The death of civilian justice
It is an exaggeration to categorize the poor law enforcement agencies as legal bourgeoisies. Dubbed the legal bourgeois, the police, for instance, are preoccupied with heavy-handed treatment of petty crimes. The police were extremely quick to arrest
Updated: 01/12/2012 10:29P
How Legal Pot Could Save Thousands of Lives? Hint: Stop Feeding the Mexican
to the drug cartels, or Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO's) for the trendy types. Most smuggled goods breeze by US law enforcement undetected, with authorities most likely snagging just 15 percent of the incoming dope on their best days.
Updated: 01/12/2012 10:27P
No feud with the Glasgow Bar
I NOTE with interest your report on the Law Society of Scotland and the decision of former members of our criminal legal aid team to establish a new firm, Esto Law Ltd, a venture they no longer plan to pursue ("Claims legal firm created to siphon off
Updated: 01/12/2012 10:08P
New website sheds light on proceedings
“The draft is adequate academically,” he said as quoted by Tempointeraktif.com. Amir said that the ministry had been prioritizing the bill since 2009, while the Criminal Code bill would be prioritized in 2012. (rpt)
Updated: 01/12/2012 09:44P
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