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New "KYC" requirements on witnessing statutory declarations and affidavits
to remove face coverings for the purposes of being identified, but the Identification Legislation Amendment Act (NSW) 2011 does a couple of other things - making it legislation which both civil and criminal law practitioners need to be aware of.
Updated: 04/05/2012 11:34A
The Violation of Women's Rights in Sudan: In the Name of the Law?
Article 152 of Sudan's criminal code stipulates that any conduct or clothing in violation of public decency be punished with 40 lashes. The law, which mainly targets women, is vague as to what constitutes indecent clothing, leaving room for the
Updated: 04/05/2012 11:27A
Arizona Bill Makes ''Annoying'' Someone On Facebook, Twitter A Criminal Offense
for example, could be deemed a criminal offense under a bi-partisan bill that's moving swiftly to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk. The bill would update telephone harassment and stalking laws by adding the use of computers or smartphones.
Updated: 04/05/2012 11:17A
Bill: 'annoying' someone on Facebook, Twitter a criminal offense
for example, could be deemed a criminal offense under a bi-partisan bill that's moving swiftly to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk. The bill would update telephone harassment and stalking laws by adding the use of computers or smartphones.
Updated: 04/05/2012 11:10A
Assassination by Drones Violates International Law
It could be argued that terrorist poses a threat to individuals or to property belonging to the United States in which case criminal law applies and the response requires police action not an armed attack by a State. A further point reinforcing the
Updated: 04/05/2012 11:03A
Single-Game Betting in Canada to Help Provide More Jobs
A private member's bill sponsored by the Ontario Senator Bob Runciman would amend the section of the Criminal Code that outlaws the betting on the outcome of a single race, fight or game. The current legislation does make one exception, however,
Updated: 04/05/2012 10:53A
Cozen O'Connor | Social Media and Criminal Convictions
Many states have laws that deal expressly with making employment decisions based on criminal history. For example, New York devotes an entire article in its Corrections Law to the issue, prohibiting a private or public employer from denying employment,
Updated: 04/05/2012 10:13A
UK Government Proposes Changes To Competition Laws, Including Criminal Cartel
On 15 March 2012, the UK Government published its response to a year-long consultation on proposals for the reform of UK competition law. The planned reforms are wide-ranging, covering: Many of the proposals will require legislation, so the timing of
Updated: 04/05/2012 09:51A
Chile Passes Anti-Discrimination Law Following Daniel Zamudio's Death
President Sebastian Pinera had urged lawmakers to accelerate approval of the law after 24-year-old Daniel Zamudio died March 27. Zamudio's death came more than three weeks after he was attacked, and his case set off a national debate about hate crimes
Updated: 04/05/2012 09:44A
Prosecutors, Judges Increasingly Prosecute Pregnant Women Using "Personhood
If judges decide that the homicide law permits the prosecution of this teenager, then all pregnant women who suffer such losses can be prosecuted for the crime of homicide. This is because the decision in the case isn't about being a teenager or using
Updated: 04/05/2012 09:20A
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