Latest Criminal Law News
Germany supports justice policy for countries emerging from conflict
19 (Xinhua) -- Germany on Thursday voiced its support for a call towards a comprehensive transitional justice policy in countries emerging from conflict that involves criminal persecution, institutional reform and redress for victims.
Updated: 01/19/2012 03:15P
Revenge Signs Law and Order Star
Actor Courtney B. Vance, already known for his legal dealings as ADA Ron Carver on Law and Order: Criminal Intent, has been signed to play attorney Benjamin Barrett. And while a murder trial will also soon be getting under way on Revenge after the
Updated: 01/19/2012 02:58P
Regina City Hall considering criminal record checks for election
“There are many things that I can think of in the criminal code that I wouldn't be concerned with sitting beside somebody at council,” he said. But for offences such as financial fraud, the public should know, said Clipsham. Since 2010, the province's
Updated: 01/19/2012 02:53P
Regina City Hall considering criminal record checks for election candidates
"There are many things that I can think of in the Criminal Code that I wouldn't be concerned with sitting beside somebody at council," he said. But for offences such as financial fraud, the public should know, said Clipsham. Since 2010, the province's
Updated: 01/19/2012 02:33P
Ruto, Uhuru say bid on presidency on course despite ICC outcome
would vie for the presidency regardless of the outcome of the case at the International Criminal Court case (ICC). But Eldoret North MP William Ruto remained non-committal, only accusing Justice minister Mutula Kilonzo for making "hasty" comments.
Updated: 01/19/2012 02:22P
Maine lawmakers to hear "Caylee's Law" bills
Both bills reviewed by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Thursday afternoon are modeled after "Caylee's Law," which is being considered in Florida. That legislation was inspired by the case of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, whose mother
Updated: 01/19/2012 02:20P
Kincaid: Times Takes Heat for Pro-Terrorist Article
Elijah's letterhead was Harvard Law School, where Elijah runs the Criminal Justice Institute. “Also on the letterhead in the Elijah letter to the Justice Department is Charles Ogletree, President Obama's dear friend and mentor,” notes Adams.
Updated: 01/19/2012 02:02P
Jordan: Drop Charges for 'Undermining Royal Dignity'
The committee found that, “[I]n any case, the application of the criminal law should only be countenanced in the most serious of cases [of dangerous speech] and imprisonment is never an appropriate penalty.” In September, Abdullah signed into law
Updated: 01/19/2012 01:52P
BP may agree $25 billion oil spill payout: analyst
Morgan Stanley believes the DoJ deal will cover all criminal and civil proceedings being pursued by the government against BP under the Clean Water Act, Alternative Fines Act, other laws and BP's obligation to make good any natural resources damages.
Updated: 01/19/2012 01:01P
UN - Reject Endorsement of Amnesty for Serious Crimes, Gross Human Rights
We must also support innovative initiatives like the deployment of civilian justice and corrections experts on missions. And we should use the United Nations Rule of Law Indicators, designed to monitor criminal justice institutions, during and after
Updated: 01/19/2012 12:49P
Primary Categories