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Iran 'misleading international community' with death penalty claims
Local news agencies reported at the weekend that Iran's guardian council, a body of clerics and lawyers in charge of approving parliamentary activities, had approved a new amendment to the country's penal code which had been passed into law by the MPs.
Updated: 02/13/2012 01:29P
Travellers plead not guilty to slavery charges
The defendants face charges of Conspiracy to Hold a Person in Servitude contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 and Conspiracy to Require a Person to Perform Forced or Compulsory Labour contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act
Updated: 02/13/2012 12:46P
Distinguishing between the "public corruption amendment" and fighting public
It is in fact the concern for this alarming trend, in light of the 4450 federal crimes enumerated across 50 titles of the US Code and estimated 10000-300000 regulations that authorize criminal enforcement, that has driven staunch opposition against the
Updated: 02/13/2012 12:41P
South Africa asked to investigate Zim officials on crimes against humanity
“The decision not to pursue credible evidence of crimes against humanity was taken for political reasons, it ignored South Africa's clear obligations under both international and domestic law,” said Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of SALC.
Updated: 02/13/2012 12:22P
South Africa asked to investigate Zim officials on crimes against humanity
“The decision not to pursue credible evidence of crimes against humanity was taken for political reasons, it ignored South Africa's clear obligations under both international and domestic law,” said Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of SALC.
Updated: 02/13/2012 12:22P
Commission wants to establish sexual violence court
The Law Commission is considering the creation of a new sexual violence court as one of several reforms to the criminal justice system. It also suggests that 12-person juries be replaced by a judge and two semi-professional jurors.
Updated: 02/13/2012 12:17P
PD will train new group of pro bono SAPD this spring
In addition, participating attorneys receive access to Public Defender investigative and paralegal support, as well as pro bono credit and CLE credit for Criminal Law. This project is important to clients in need of pro bono advocacy, but it also has
Updated: 02/13/2012 12:06P
Criminal libel repeal considered in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — The crime of criminal libel is one of the oldest in Colorado's books. One Colorado senator is looking to repeal the seldom-used law in an era when almost anyone can be a publisher online. Republican Sen. Greg Brophy says the law tramples
Updated: 02/13/2012 11:22A
Analysis: Criminal probe trail going cold at MF Global
When commodities brokerage MF Global imploded, the FBI and federal prosecutors were quick to launch an investigation to pursue what seemed obvious to outspoken regulators and lawmakers: laws were broken and crimes were committed.
Updated: 02/13/2012 11:22A
Court: Marijuana dealers not protected by possession law
The Supreme Judicial Court said a 2008 referendum that changed possessing less than an ounce from a criminal offense to a civil offense had no effect on the separate law that makes it a crime to possess marijuana with the intent to distribute it.
Updated: 02/13/2012 11:16A
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