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EFCC Set To Prosecute Abiola's Son
The Prosecutor said the application was premature and an abuse of court processes, because it violated the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, 2011. He argued that the EFCC had a valid fiat from the Attorney General
Updated: 02/23/2012 06:58A
Cte d'Ivoire: Inquiry's Shortcuts Raise Red Flags
President Ouattara has repeatedly referred to the national commission as the foundation of the government's efforts to achieve impartial justice for the horrific crimes committed. To fulfill its mandate, the commission needs to reach out to everyone
Updated: 02/23/2012 06:19A
'Caylee' legislation stalls in Iowa, other states
Only one, New Jersey, has put a new law on its books, said Rich Williams, a policy associate with the National Conference of State Legislature's Criminal Justice Program. The Iowa legislative panel rejected the proposed law Wednesday after some
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:59A
OSPCA shares goals
You can contact the local Ontario SPCA or your local police services as they are trained investigators who have the right to act under both provincial law (Ontario SPCA Act) and criminal law (Criminal Code of Canada) to handle these types of concerns.
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:48A
A response to Tanya Gold on squatting
Turning squatting from a civil offence into a criminal one is not 'criminalising poverty'. It is about maintaining the rule of law and it should have been done a long time ago By Frank Manning Tanya Gold wrote a standard Guardianista blog this week
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:37A
A response to Tanya Gold on squatting
Turning squatting from a civil offence into a criminal one is not 'criminalising poverty'. It is about maintaining the rule of law and it should have been done a long time ago By Frank Manning Tanya Gold wrote a standard Guardianista blog this week
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:37A
Is Sharia Law Compatible with Democracy?
Can the Islamic law applying to Muslims on issues of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and custody of children be accepted as part of the regular civil code? This problem had already arisen in New Jersey. In August 2010, Judge Joseph Charles,
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:17A
Professionals within the criminal justice system work to find solutions
JUNEAU - The criminal justice system in Dodge County is so large, diverse and complex, that sometimes even those administering the law may not see the big picture. The Dodge County Community Justice Coordinating Council met Wednesday morning and
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:14A
Professionals within the criminal justice system work to find solutions
JUNEAU - The criminal justice system in Dodge County is so large, diverse and complex, that sometimes even those administering the law may not see the big picture. The Dodge County Community Justice Coordinating Council met Wednesday morning and
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:14A
Panel opts not to pass 'Caylee's law"™
Rich Williams, a policy associate with the National Conference of State Legislature's Criminal Justice Program, said New Jersey is the only state of those 17 considering measures to have approved a law.
Updated: 02/23/2012 05:14A
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