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Virginia Welcomes Award-Winning Identity Theft Summit for Law Enforcement
In an effort to learn more about the widespread crime, the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy will host a free identity theft summit presented by LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com), an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection and
Updated: 03/06/2012 01:52P
Opposition MPs decry rejection of proposed changes to justice bill
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are chastising the government for rejecting their proposed amendments to a sweeping federal justice bill. The omnibus bill has returned to the House of Commons from the Senate for final debate on some changes — but only ones
Updated: 03/06/2012 01:49P
Prepared Remarks: Holder Speaks at the National Association of Attorneys
And I'm particularly grateful for the partnership you've provided to the Justice Department's Civil and Criminal Divisions. Over the course of our joint investigations, we've found that much of the conduct that led to the financial crisis was unethical
Updated: 03/06/2012 01:46P
MPs decry rejection of justice bill changes
Opposition MPs point out the crime rate has been steadily falling. But Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said it's his duty to keep the criminal law up to date. "We need legislation that is responsive to what is happening on our streets, and meets the
Updated: 03/06/2012 01:33P
US/Colorado: Assembly Acts to Protect Youth Accused of Crimes
No matter their crimes, children should not be thrown into adult jails while awaiting trial. (Washington, DC) – Colorado's General Assembly passed a bill on March 5, 2012 that will help keep children accused of crimes out of adult jails when they are
Updated: 03/06/2012 01:28P
April Fool comes early - the day the licensing law debate tipped over into
A silly season's worth of similar stories, potentially, if this daft, clumsy piece of legislation - part of the 2012 Criminal Justice and Licensing Act - goes ahead. One strategy being discussed by campaigners against the law (whose numbers are
Updated: 03/06/2012 01:25P
Bulgaria to Boast Illegal Asset Forfeiture Law by Easter
The draft law, initiated by Bulgaria's former Justice Minister and current Vice President Margarita Popova and widely touted by the ruling party as a powerful tool in crime and corruption combat, initially envisaged that the commission will have the
Updated: 03/06/2012 12:51P
Crime bill close to becoming law
The government's omnibus crime bill is back in the House of Commons Tuesday after it was amended last week in the Senate. Bill C-10 — the Safe Streets and Communities Act — is close to becoming law once MPs debate it Tuesday and possibly Wednesday for
Updated: 03/06/2012 12:44P
Victims of State Crimes March in Colombia
the Jose Alvear Restrepo Lawyers Group, and the National Movement of State Crime Victims (Movice). Colombian demonstrators also opposed maintaining paramilitary structures and regulating obstacles included in the Victims and Lands Restitution Law,
Updated: 03/06/2012 12:43P
Snyder has wide-ranging plan for beefing up safety
Snyder's expected to talk about spending an additional $15 million for what he has called "enhancement" of law enforcement. Although he hasn't given specific details yet of his proposed changes, he has said they must include crime prevention and
Updated: 03/06/2012 12:34P
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