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Annual report on the death penalty in Iran 2011
There is serious concern that approval of the new Islamic Penal Code (IPC) by the Guardian Council might lead to more death penalties for Apostasy. Iran Human Rights is also concerned about reports indicating Kurdish political prisoners Zanyar and
Updated: 03/05/2012 07:33A
FEDERAL SENTENCES VARY WIDELY DESPITE GUIDELINES
By NEDRA PICKLER AP A new study shows that federal judges are handing out widely disparate sentences for similar crimes 30 years after Congress tried to create fairer results, but the differences don't line up with the party of the president who
Updated: 03/05/2012 07:17A
Crime and Forensics Day Welcomes Hundreds of Visitors
Professor Steve Savage, Director of Criminal Justice Studies explained that five other departments had been involved in the day including Computing, Psychology, Law and Biology. Crime and Forensics students Rachael Okopski and Becky Cunningham present
Updated: 03/05/2012 07:17A
Law on Organizations Urgent, says Senior Judge
He said that firm action against errant organizations had nothing to do with the organizational draft currently being discussed by the House of the Representatives. “We have the Criminal Code and that is more than enough to take measures,” he said.
Updated: 03/05/2012 06:39A
Public must do its part in fighting local crime
Finally, and perhaps most important, the public must take a more active and visible role in standing up to crime and criminal activity. The public will get the kind of law and order it is willing to accept. If it won't fight for tougher measures and do
Updated: 03/05/2012 06:23A
RUSSIA: One "extremism" criminal trial ends, others continue
He is facing charges under Article 282.2, Part 1 ("Organisation of the activity of a social or religious association or other organisation in relation to which a court has adopted a decision legally in force on liquidation or ban on the activity in
Updated: 03/05/2012 06:04A
Victim of a Crime: You Can Still Take the Law into Your Own Hands
If you are the victim of a crime, in most circumstances, the criminal court is not your only option. Let's continue our goal to empower you with knowledge. There are four usual types of courts under State law: Criminal courts, Civil courts,
Updated: 03/05/2012 05:59A
'We fight because the greatest casualty of Modi's governance is democracy itself'
The existing criminal law may not be able to cover his activities, but that does not mean he is not guilty. In international law, a principle is being developed, namely the liability of the head of state. In Gujarat, there are a number of instances
Updated: 03/05/2012 05:55A
Omnibus crime bill
Quebec Opposition Leader Pauline Marois questions the government over Federal bill C-10 to amend the Criminal Code, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the legislature in Quebec City. (JACQUES BOISSINOT / CP) MUCH as during the long-form census debate,
Updated: 03/05/2012 05:26A
Omnibus crime bill
Quebec Opposition Leader Pauline Marois questions the government over Federal bill C-10 to amend the Criminal Code, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the legislature in Quebec City. (JACQUES BOISSINOT / CP) MUCH as during the long-form census debate,
Updated: 03/05/2012 05:26A
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