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UCLA law students locate compound of Congolese militia leader wanted by the ICC
By Lauri Gavel March 14, 2012 Category: Academics & Faculty A UCLA law professor and six of his students have located Bosco Ntaganda, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on war crimes charges, and obtained video of his compound.
Updated: 03/14/2012 03:17P

UN hails warlord's conviction as 'milestone'
UN leader Ban Ki-moon called the ICC verdict “an important step forward” in making sure that “perpetrators of crimes against children in situations of armed conflict are brought to justice.” Ban called for greater international effort “holding
Updated: 03/14/2012 03:17P

Thomas Lubanga conviction: why did it take so long?
Ten years after it opened as a permanent war crimes tribunal, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has returned its first verdict, finding Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga guilty of using child soldiers. The Hague court is intended to replace various
Updated: 03/14/2012 03:15P

Canadian Parliament to debate abortion April 26
The MP is calling for a re-examination of section 223 of the Criminal Code, which states that a child only becomes a “human being” once he or she has fully proceeded from the womb. “I've pointed out that Canada's definition of human being was
Updated: 03/14/2012 03:10P

China to pass prisoners' human rights law
For the first time in its history the National People's Congress in China will pass new laws to protect the human rights of its prisoners. The Criminal Procedure Law is being amended to include “respecting and protecting human rights”.
Updated: 03/14/2012 03:06P

Portland Criminal Defense Attorneys of Castleberry & Elison, P.C., Announce
The site features a number of different useful features, including testimonials from previous clients, information about fee structures, an articles page with in-depth explorations of various topics in criminal law, and a list of some of their clients'
Updated: 03/14/2012 03:04P

'American Idol' Jermaine Jones axed for lying about criminal record
American Idol hopeful Jermaine Jones is leaving the show after lying to producers about his criminal record. With multiple run-ins with the law he was trying to hide, Jones has assured producers he hadn't been in a fight since high school. Liar liar.
Updated: 03/14/2012 02:20P

Primary pupils lay down the law
The groundbreaking project to teach children about the workings of the criminal justice system has proved a big hit with everyone involved since being introduced. Sheriff John Herald, who is due to retire next month, told the Telegraph: "I thoroughly
Updated: 03/14/2012 02:12P

Stop-and-Frisk Targets Minorities -- Creates Culture of Fear in New York
I understand that there is a definitive need for law enforcement to protect the city it serves from gun violence and other violent crimes that plague our communities. However, it is imperative that we find more creative, efficient and effective methods
Updated: 03/14/2012 02:09P

Stop-and-Frisk Targets Minorities -- Creates Culture of Fear in New York
I understand that there is a definitive need for law enforcement to protect the city it serves from gun violence and other violent crimes that plague our communities. However, it is imperative that we find more creative, efficient and effective methods
Updated: 03/14/2012 02:09P