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Party of Fraud: Hizballah's Criminal Enterprises
Although many countries are reluctant to cooperate with the US counterterrorism efforts for fear of admitting that terrorists operate on their soil, they are less hesitant to cooperate on criminal law enforcement. It is often easier to pursue and
Updated: 03/23/2012 08:49A
Thoughtcrime: French president promises law to make viewing "hate sites" an
New laws have been proposed by French president Nicholas Sarkozy in his effort to create a "civilized Internet." On Thursday, Sarkozy used a televised address to propose a new set of laws that criminalize the use of websites affiliated with terrorist
Updated: 03/23/2012 08:43A
Prostitution laws could be altered dramatically on Monday
A five-judge panel on the Ontario Court of Appeal will announce its decision to either uphold or reverse a September 2010 ruling by Ontario Superior Court Judge Susan Himel that struck down three prostitution laws in the Criminal Code, declaring them
Updated: 03/23/2012 08:20A
March 23rd Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
One person was taken into custody on charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Restraint. No serious injuries were reported. Officers also responded on several burglaries. At least two on Eldridge Street and two on Jayme Drive.
Updated: 03/23/2012 08:19A
Suriname amnesty law threatens President's trial
Amnesty International says it must be scrapped, or amended so that crimes under international law and human rights violations are not included. "Crimes under international law must not be subjected to amnesties. And pre-trial amnesty laws for human
Updated: 03/23/2012 08:10A
New laws are leading to surge in gun sales
Gun buyers swamped retailers nationwide last year, prompting a record 16.4 million instant criminal background checks of potential owners, up 14.2 percent from 2010, according to FBI figures. While some buyers may not have followed through with gun
Updated: 03/23/2012 07:56A
Delaware Chancery Court Clarifies When Corporate Officers And Directors Are
against whom several regulatory and criminal actions had been brought, had been successful "on the merits or otherwise" such that he was entitled to mandatory indemnification under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL") and/or
Updated: 03/23/2012 06:57A
Criminal Justice Conversations with David Onek: SF Chief Adult Probation
with city agencies and community-based organizations, San Francisco's plans to increase services as part of criminal justice realignment, the unique needs of female offenders, opportunities for women in the criminal justice field, and more.
Updated: 03/23/2012 06:23A
The Law Students' Society launches Id-Dritt Vol. XXII
These articles will cover topics in both the legal and academic fields, namely European Law, Administrative Law, Aviation Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Financial Services, International Law, Refugee Law and The Maltese Legal System, among others;
Updated: 03/23/2012 05:55A
Opaque, dysfunctional BC justice system ripe for corruption
The delay caused by the consultation with prosecutors (a process shielded from the public by the impenetrable cloak of prosecutorial discretion) has all kinds of repercussions, including jeopardizing hopes of successful restorative justice measures
Updated: 03/23/2012 05:22A
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