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Baltasar Garzn, Spain's Legal Crusader, Silenced
Even the Spanish prosecutor's office wanted the case thrown out. But Spanish law allows private prosecution, which successfully convinced the court that Garzn had crossed the line. Likening Garzn's methods to those of a totalitarian regime,
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:51P
Justice Deepali Wijesundera displays great courage - BASL President
Justice Deepali Wijesundera's experience as a judicial officer for over 28 years and more particularly in conducting criminal trials and appeals would have prepared her to discharge the duties of a judge, of this court, said Bar Association of Sri
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:34P
Justice Deepali Wijesundera displays great courage - BASL President
Justice Deepali Wijesundera's experience as a judicial officer for over 28 years and more particularly in conducting criminal trials and appeals would have prepared her to discharge the duties of a judge, of this court, said Bar Association of Sri
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:34P
'Castle Doctrine' bills to shield those who kill intruders from civil
Virginia's House of Delegates has written into its law books centuries of common law allowing people to kill those who intrude into their dwellings and menace them. One bill that shields people who kill or maim intruders from civil lawsuits passed
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:27P
'Castle Doctrine' bills to shield those who kill intruders from civil
Virginia's House of Delegates has written into its law books centuries of common law allowing people to kill those who intrude into their dwellings and menace them. One bill that shields people who kill or maim intruders from civil lawsuits passed
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:27P
Should firing warning shots over suspected thieves be allowed?
By Community Team Firing warning shots over the heads of property thieves or intruders would be considered a reasonable response under changes to Canada's self-defence law, says the attorney general. Firing into the air to scare would-be criminal is
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:24P
Mountie charged with assault in alleged fingerprinting altercation
He immediately ordered an internal and Criminal Code investigation. Const. Derek Brown was charged Monday with a count of assault and is scheduled to appear in provincial court on March 6. He has been placed on administrative duties pending the outcome
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:09P
Academics issue threat to impeach Somsak
University's faculty of arts and member of the Campaign Committee for the Amendment of Section 112, said his group is collecting 10000 signatures to petition for a change to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, better known as the lese majeste law.
Updated: 02/09/2012 02:04P
FBI Warns Cloud Providers About Security Requirements
The FBI has announced that there will be no compromise in its new rule that cloud service providers comply with the agency's Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security requirements. Though the agency understands the difficulties facing
Updated: 02/09/2012 01:52P
Facebook Watch Group fights crime
According to its mission statement, the goals of the group include informing local residents about crime, promoting neighborhood awareness, restoring honor and integrity to the city and county, supporting local law enforcement and elected officials and
Updated: 02/09/2012 01:52P
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