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Criminal cases could be left out of legal aid
People charged in criminal cases could no longer be allowed to request judicial aid, according to a draft law being discussed at the Legislative Assembly, legal experts have warned. Currently the Macau legislation states that “in criminal cases the
Updated: 02/01/2012 09:09P
FN38bn loan: EFCC files appeal against Bankole, Nafada
But in its notice of appeal rooted on four grounds, the EFCC said the Judge erred in law when he held that the accused person had no case to answer in respect of counts two to 11 of the charge, which is in relation to criminal breach of trust.
Updated: 02/01/2012 08:50P
Solutions exist for fetal alcohol related crimes: lawyer
Boulding gave an FASD presentation before a crowd of justice and law enforcement officers on Monday in Elliot Lake. Photo by SHANNON QUESNEL/THE STANDARD/QMI AGENCY By SHANNON QUESNEL, THE STANDARD More grandmothers are needed in the lives of those
Updated: 02/01/2012 08:50P
Bill aims to boost programs for domestic violence victims
The report is broken down by county and is based on statistics provided by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for 2009 and 2010. The number of incidents reported in 2009 was 78930. The legislation is being considered by the Senate
Updated: 02/01/2012 08:37P
MP's bill targets extended EI for some ex-cons
OTTAWA — A Conservative backbencher wants to change a law by which some former criminals can qualify for twice as much time on employment insurance as law-abiding Canadians get. But opposition members say tightening the EI rules will lead to increased
Updated: 02/01/2012 08:21P
Video evidence changes held up by funding
The move was announced by her predecessor Simon Power in October, as part of a package of reforms to '' dramatically improve'' how children are treated in the criminal justice system. But in the Justice Ministry's briefing to the incoming minister,
Updated: 02/01/2012 07:42P
Priest demands release of 'gay panic' findings
The Queensland priest behind the successful campaign to abolish the 'gay panic' legal defence has welcomed the state Government's proposed changes to the Criminal Code, but argues they donot go far enough. Father Paul Kelly (pictured), whose Change.org
Updated: 02/01/2012 07:20P
EFCC appeals ruling on Bankole, Nafada
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday lodged an appeal at the Abuja Judicial Division of the Court of Appeal, challenging the ruling of Justice Suleiman Belgore of an FCT High Court. By Josef Iorakpen, Abuja THE Economic and
Updated: 02/01/2012 07:10P
Sheriff takes issue with spending cuts | Guest Column
by ROB NOU I am distressed that the Islands' Sounder 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
Updated: 02/01/2012 07:06P
Dealing in stolen goods may get your name into criminals' directory
CHANDIGARH: Buying or selling stolen mobile phones or jewelry or car? Beware. If caught on the wrong foot, you may find your name mentioned in the directory of criminals, maintained by police commissionerates of Ambala and Panchkula.
Updated: 02/01/2012 06:58P
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