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Cybersecurity Legislation — Big Issues at the 10000 Foot Level
Finally, there is likely to be serious discussion surrounding the Administration's proposal to expand the criminal laws applicable to cybersecurity breaches. Central to these considerations is 18 USC 1030, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. That Act
Updated: 01/31/2012 01:08P
CMFR hails UNHRC recommendations
that the provisions of the Philippines' Revised Penal Code (RPC) penalizing libel as a criminal offense is “incompatible with Article 19, paragraph three of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)” to which the Philippines
Updated: 01/31/2012 01:07P
N38 billion loan: Court frees Bankole, Nafada
Justice Suleiman Belgore discharged and acquitted them of the 17-count charge of criminal breach of trust and dishonest use of House of Representatives bank account to obtain loan slammed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Updated: 01/31/2012 01:00P
Rebuttal: budget cuts — penny wise, or pound foolish? | Guest Column
By Sheriff Rob Nou I am distressed that the Editorial staff would conclude that criminal justice spending is excessive or disproportionate in San Juan County, or that cuts in the Sheriff's Office or Prosecuting Attorney's Office are inconsequential.
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:47P
2G: PC Hails SC's Observation on Sanction of Prosecution
"This does not concern the Ministry of Home Affairs directly since it arises out of a criminal law, I will answer it....I have not read the judgement but what I have gathered is the court has said...The court has explained a legal position on sanction
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:46P
19:21 Spanish judge testifies at his own trial
He argues that the forced disappearances under Franco were crimes against humanity that could not be the subject of an amnesty under international law. It is one of three criminal cases against him that divided public opinion in Spain.
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:42P
Spanish judge testifies at his own trial
Unionists, left-wing politicians, human rights groups, legal experts and artists like film directors Pedro Almodovar have all criticised the prosecution. Spanish judge Baltazar Garzon, testifying at his own trial, told a court on Tuesday that relatives
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:42P
Yazaki and Denso pay huge price-fixing fine
"Criminal antitrust enforcement remains a top priority and the Antitrust Division will continue to work with the FBI and our law enforcement counterparts to root out this kind of pernicious cartel conduct that results in higher prices to American
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:38P
Impeachment: A necessary constitutional reform
The goal of impeachment is the removal from office - not criminal punishment - of an officer duly elected who has become corrupt, has violated the law, or who seeks to impose personal dictatorial rule. The fact of due election by a majority of voters
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:25P
Opposing views must be heard and tolerated
The Nitirat group [of Thammasat University academic]s' proposal to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code has roused the whole nation amidst growing discontent from certain civic and academic groups. It is clear that the proposed amendment of the lese
Updated: 01/31/2012 12:25P
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