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Turkey has brought criminal charges against Sarah Ferguson
The office of Turkey's chief prosecutor alleged Thursday that the film, which aired on Britain's ITV1 in November 2008, broke the law by “acquiring footage and violating the privacy of five children.” The Duchess had used a hidden camera to film
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:44P
Calls to reform extradition laws
The Government has been under mounting pressure to reform its "one-sided" extradition laws after a student and a businessman lost their battles to avoid criminal trials in the United States. Richard O'Dwyer, 23, would be the first British citizen to be
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:21P
US To Extradite UK Student For Copyright Infringement, Despite Site Being
Is this really the best use of US law enforcement's time? District Judge Purdy said in his ruling: "There are said to be direct consequences of criminal activity by Richard O'Dwyer in the USA albeit by him never leaving the north of England.
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:17P
Pre-case investigation, use of physical evidence proposed
Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs is scrutinising proposals to amend Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Evidence Act. The proposal for CrPC allows police to start investigation into an offence before filing of a case, a system being
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:14P
# N0 CH4NC3 - Today's News
A NEW LAW allowing homeowners to defend themselves in their home has come into effect today. The Criminal Law (Defence and Dwelling) Act 2011 allows for a person to use reasonable force in defending their home in order to protect themselves and their
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:09P
# N0 CH4NC3 - Today's News
A NEW LAW allowing homeowners to defend themselves in their home has come into effect today. The Criminal Law (Defence and Dwelling) Act 2011 allows for a person to use reasonable force in defending their home in order to protect themselves and their
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:09P
Peru court sentences Van der Sloot to 28 years
People protest against Joran van der Sloot as they hold up an enlarged picture of his police mug shot outside San Pedro prison where his murder trial is held in Lima, Peru, Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012. Van der Sloot pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2010
Updated: 01/13/2012 12:57P
Abortion law Q & A
Her Majesty the Queen struck down section 251 of the Criminal Code, which made abortions illegal unless they were approved by an abortion committee. At the time the Supreme Court suggested legislators come up with a new law.
Updated: 01/13/2012 11:56A
President submits new Criminal Procedure Code to parliament
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has tabled in parliament as urgent the draft of a new Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). The head of state expects the law to be passed by parliament and sent to him for signature by late March 2012.
Updated: 01/13/2012 11:29A
Law Allows 'Reasonable Force' Against Intruders
The Minister for Justice has announced the Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) will come into effect from today. The new law will allow homeowners to use reasonable force to defend themselves against intruders. Mr Alan Shatter said: "It recognises
Updated: 01/13/2012 10:26A
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