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Decriminalize drug use, new coalition urges
By Derek Abma, Postmedia News February 9, 2012 6:27 PM Justice Minister Rob Nicholson. Canada needs to give up the war on drugs and start treating drug use as a health and social issue rather than something for the criminal justice system to deal with,
Updated: 02/09/2012 04:52P
Famous Spain judge convicted of misusing authority
In a quirk of Spanish law, people can seek criminal charges even if prosecutors disagree. Garzon took on cases using the principle of universal jurisdiction — the idea that some crimes are so heinous they can be prosecuted anywhere.
Updated: 02/09/2012 04:48P
Private security firms welcome new citizen's arrest law
But Tom Stamatakis, president of a national group that represents front-line police officers, warned MPs against any Criminal Code changes that broaden the mandate of private security. Changes to the law were sparked in part by the high-profile case of
Updated: 02/09/2012 04:26P
Expert denies he said HISD vote on Grier contract extension would be 'illegal'
“This is not a question of legality and criminal law,” Joel White, an expert in law pertaining to open meetings and records, told the Examiner. “This is a question about whether an item was adequately posted.” The reporter for Texas Watchdog,
Updated: 02/09/2012 04:17P
Law and Order Gary
Frank M. Jones III, 29, is being held facing charges of auto theft, criminal recklessness, resisting law enforcement and being a felon in possession of a handgun. The van had been stolen earlier that night from a resident in the 1100 block of Clinton
Updated: 02/09/2012 04:03P
Private security firms welcome new citizen's arrest law but want more powers
Private security advocate Ross McLeod told MPs he'd like to see the law go even further and give security guards the power to lay minor charges for crimes such as public disorder and shoplifting. But Tom Stamatakis, president of a national group that
Updated: 02/09/2012 03:54P
News about Seattle City Hall, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Washington Governor
Enforcement of US laws against marijuana possession serves to encourage and enrich Mexican drug cartels and the Asian and biker gangs that control the “BC Bud” market in Canada, according to two former top federal law enforcement officials.
Updated: 02/09/2012 03:54P
Govt to initiate legal proceedings against Vakil
“Taj has sought prosecution of Abdul Gani Vakil under section 198-B of Criminal Procedure Code (Prosecution for defamation against Public Servant in respect of their conduct in the discharge of public functions) and Section 500 and 501 (a) of Ranbir
Updated: 02/09/2012 03:50P
Commission names semi-finalists for Indiana Supreme Court vacancy
Mark S. Massa of Indianapolis, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Steven R. Schultz of Columbus, executive director of the Louisville & Southern Indiana Bridges Authority Jane A. Seigel of Indianapolis, executive director of
Updated: 02/09/2012 03:21P
Patients, Many of Whom are in Crisis, are Tracy Cardin's Reason for Being
by Mark Leiser Tracy Cardin, ACNP-BC, entered college as a criminal justice major, believing her talent for crafting sound arguments and her passion for defending her point of view would translate into a successful law career. Less than a year later,
Updated: 02/09/2012 03:18P
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