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Increasing numbers of employers request extracts from the Criminal Records
But another reason is that employers who are not covered by these laws have started to request that an applicant present an extract from the Registry," says Christel Backman. Her thesis presents studies of how employers use criminal background checks
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:12A
President directs severe action against extortionists, target killers and
He said if any worker of the PPP was found in such crime, he should be given exemplary punishment and no leniency should be shown to violators of law. He said it was the duty of the government to provide security to the citizens and said he was
Updated: 04/02/2012 11:01A
New UK law could give the government the right to monitor communication and
Rather than focus on criminal or terrorist activity, the law seems to apply to everyone, and despite a warrant still being needed to gain access to actual conversations, it has been labelled as “a way to make it easier for the government to eavesdrop
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:47A
New crime targets illegitimate wealth
On February 27 2012 Parliament approved a further amendment to the Penal Code. Although not yet in force, the scope of its repercussions on Portugal's criminal justice system have made it an important issue. Once the amendment comes into effect,
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:40A
Legal Figure Ooma Wendy Ramroop
As Professor at the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Wendy Ramroop is also a significant figure in the education sector. Well-known amongst students and colleagues alike as a professional and dedicated educator, Wendy Ramroop is
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:21A
Missouri Law Holds Party Hosts Accountable For Underage Drinking
At least one case indicates this new law opens the door for civil liability as well. Coons v. Berry, 304 SW3d 215, 222-23 (Mo. App. 2009) found that Missouri does recognize civil causes of action based on violations of criminal law: Missouri,
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:20A
Montenegro Learns Best International Practices in Combating Organised Crime
Crime proceeds confiscation is to be advanced provided bodies that are in charge of this matter are given highest possible degree of autonomy, and provided amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code related to the way of confiscation of crime proceeds
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:18A
Orleans Saints' Bounty System And The Law
There are similar impediments to imposing criminal liability for such conduct. Can a legal hit in a football game ever be criminal, even if it was intended to hurt an opposing player? It is one thing to carry brass knuckles onto the field and use them
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:15A
Orleans Saints' Bounty System And The Law
There are similar impediments to imposing criminal liability for such conduct. Can a legal hit in a football game ever be criminal, even if it was intended to hurt an opposing player? It is one thing to carry brass knuckles onto the field and use them
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:15A
Could Saints players face criminal charges?
Gabe Feldman, a law professor and director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, said shortly after the NFL made its investigation public that he didn't expect any criminal or civil legal action specifically tied to the bounties. “They're difficult cases
Updated: 04/02/2012 10:10A
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