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BN's Cold War siege mentality is omnipresent — Liew Chin Tong
However, few noticed the simultaneous tabling of amendments to the Penal Code, Evidence Act and Criminal Procedure Code to vest an unholy axis of power in a government that will only lead to a ticking time bomb for all freedom-loving Malaysians.
Updated: 04/11/2012 04:06A
Ottawa again ponders transgender rights bill
It proposes to recognize gender identity and gender expression as identifiable groups in a section of the Criminal Code on hate crimes, and to offer protection under the Canadian Human Rights Act. This is the fourth incarnation of a bill introduced by
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:52A
Ottawa again ponders transgender rights bill
It proposes to recognize gender identity and gender expression as identifiable groups in a section of the Criminal Code on hate crimes, and to offer protection under the Canadian Human Rights Act. This is the fourth incarnation of a bill introduced by
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:52A
Tribal law affects case of young mother
Under Colombian law, any sexual relations with a child age 14 or younger is a crime punishable by at least nine years in prison. But legal and indigenous affairs experts say that under Colombia's 1991 constitution the Wayuu have jurisdiction.
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:52A
Tribal law affects case of 10-year-old Wayuu mother
AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian authorities said Tuesday that they've been frustrated in their attempts to file criminal charges against the young father of a baby born two weeks ago to a 10-year-old ethnic Wayuu girl. That's because the Wayuu people
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:46A
Information protection measures must back up guidelines
In 2009, the criminal law added a new amendment which made the sale and unauthorized disclosure of personal information illegal for those working in government departments, financial institutions, telecommunications, transport, education and medical
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:46A
Terrorists may be jailed for life under amended Bill
MALAYSIA - Individuals found to be members of terrorist groups can be jailed for life and be fined an undisclosed amount under the proposed amendments to the Penal Code Bill. The amendments to the Penal Code, with the Criminal Procedure Code and
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:23A
Thomas, Aubuchon to be stripped of legal licenses
In an hourlong hearing Tuesday, a disciplinary panel convened by the Arizona Supreme Court repeatedly found clear and convincing evidence of ethical misconduct — even criminal acts — that it said merited disbarment for Thomas and former Deputy County
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:22A
Going on Facebook at work is not a crime
David Nosal making a stricter interpretation of a law pertaining to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act referred to as CFAA. Essentially, the appellate courts found no harm in authorized usage of company property for frivolous uses.
Updated: 04/11/2012 02:16A
Transgender bill inches forward
It proposes to recognize gender identity and gender expression as identifiable groups in a section of the Criminal Code on hate crimes, and to offer protection in the Canadian Human Rights Act. This is the fourth incarnation of a bill previously
Updated: 04/11/2012 01:53A
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