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Mandatory minimums not way to go
The federal government's exhaustive omnibus crime bill is targeting child predators, drug traffickers and other criminals with tougher laws, tougher penalties and mandatory minimum sentences. While many in Canada might agree that toughening laws that
Updated: 03/15/2012 10:45A
Stevens prosecutors intentionally withheld details from defense
We conclude, however, that the record demonstrates that Judge Sullivan admonished the Government to 'follow the law' and did not issue a clear, specific and unequivocal order such that it would support a finding by a District Court, beyond a reasonable
Updated: 03/15/2012 10:34A
Is court verdict a wake-up call for war criminals?
On March 14, the ICC brought down its first verdict, which fuelled discussions about what took so long, and even whether the court is worth the expense. The verdict was in the case of Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga. Six years after Lubanga first
Updated: 03/15/2012 10:12A
Defense opening Corona to criminal raps, prosecutors say
by RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News MANILA, Philippines - The prosecution on Thursday said testimonies and evidence presented by the defense in his impeachment trial are making Chief Justice Renato Corona liable to possible criminal charges like tax evasion and
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:52A
Slow pace of justice challenged by speed of internet
The case against him started six years ago and the verdict was only issued yesterday (Wednesday 14 March 2012). The Congolese rebel leader was found guilty of war crimes; it was the court's first verdict in its entire 10-year history.
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:45A
Deliberations enter 2nd day in hate crime trial of ex-Rutgers student accused
Ravi, 20, is accused of using a webcam for the central crime,... (Associated Press) Judge Glenn Berman instructs the jury on the law before they begin their deliberations during the trial of Dharun Ravi at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:39A
Leaked report reveals PR firm Hill & Knowlton responsible for majority of pre
H&K called for “fundamental reform” of the criminal justice system, in which it said “there was little to no faith”: “Corruption is viewed as embedded, or alternatively justice is seen as being dispensed arbitrarily.” “Structurally, there is concern at
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:38A
Leaked report reveals PR firm Hill & Knowlton responsible for majority of pre
H&K called for “fundamental reform” of the criminal justice system, in which it said “there was little to no faith”: “Corruption is viewed as embedded, or alternatively justice is seen as being dispensed arbitrarily.” “Structurally, there is concern at
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:38A
Briefed: The Law Blog guest lawyer tackles food poisoning laws
You may have missed yesterday's special coverage of jury system, which included a comment piece by the Attorney-General Robert Clark on why it's time for change in our jury system. And in other recent posts, personal injury expert Marcus Fogarty warns
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:32A
Couple nabbed for smuggling PH nurses in Oslo
He also said the couple, Lars Backer and his wife, Ruby Backer, who hails from the Philippines, was charged with violating the Penal Code. Vandvik also said the charges against the couple involve the violation of criminal law on human smuggling and
Updated: 03/15/2012 09:31A
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