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Law amendment brings human rights to center stage
The 1996 draft of the law has been revised according to China's current conditions and circumstances and international criminal justice standards. Many aspects of the Criminal Procedure Law 1996 were revised in the amendment, eg incorporating the
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:43A
Pheu Thai seeks Dem's dissolution
According to the petition, Thaworn Senneam, a deputy leader and MP of the Democrat Party, had erected a large billboard in Hat Yai district of Songkhla province campaigning against the amendment of the constitution and Article 112 of the Criminal Code,
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:33A
Pheu Thai seeks Dem's dissolution
According to the petition, Thaworn Senneam, a deputy leader and MP of the Democrat Party, had erected a large billboard in Hat Yai district of Songkhla province campaigning against the amendment of the constitution and Article 112 of the Criminal Code,
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:33A
Jermaine Jones American Idol Journey Ends After Criminal Record Revealed
On American Idol Wednesday night, contestant Jermaine Jones was eliminated after it was discovered he had not disclosed a lengthy history of trouble with the law. The 25-year-old vocal coach was thrown out of American Idol after it was revealed he
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:32A
Government approves international judicial cooperation bill
The legislation defines the cooperation of the Czech judiciary with other countries and international criminal courts. The bill, drafted by the Justice Ministry, is to implement some changes. It newly regulates the steps to be taken when launching an
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:28A
Government approves international judicial cooperation bill
The legislation defines the cooperation of the Czech judiciary with other countries and international criminal courts. The bill, drafted by the Justice Ministry, is to implement some changes. It newly regulates the steps to be taken when launching an
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:28A
PHOTOGRAPHY & THE LAW: New Laws Have Significant Impact on Photography
A growing number of states have been proposing and enacting new legislation ostensibly intended to protect farm businesses from outside interference but could have significant impact on Photography/Recording. Dubbed "ag-gag" bills for the way in which
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:14A
After third child is shot, some say state's gun laws are too lax
Advocates for stricter laws argue that the incidents underscore the need for criminal penalties, while gun-rights supporters say no law can prevent what happened. By Jennifer Sullivan A 3-year-old fatally shot himself with a gun in the car while his
Updated: 03/15/2012 01:57A
After third child is shot, some say state's gun laws are too lax
Advocates for stricter laws argue that the incidents underscore the need for criminal penalties, while gun-rights supporters say no law can prevent what happened. By Jennifer Sullivan A 3-year-old fatally shot himself with a gun in the car while his
Updated: 03/15/2012 01:57A
Human rights groups praise ICC verdict of former Congolese rebel leader
Renzo Pomi, representative of the Amnesty International at the UN, also told the press conference that the Lubanga verdict is "a big step forward in the struggle against impunity perpetrators have enjoyed for crimes under international law.
Updated: 03/15/2012 01:55A