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Spirit of ISA lives on
If the Security Offences (Special Measures) Bill is an assault on basic human rights, the amendments to three criminal laws – Penal Code, Evidence Act and Criminal Procedure Code – cast a long intimidating shadow over human freedom.
Updated: 04/16/2012 10:29P
Regina man says seizure law “extreme”
By Barb Pacholik, Leader-Post April 16, 2012 8:35 PM REGINA — A Regina man who launched — and lost — the first challenge to a Saskatchewan law that seizes property used in criminal acts contends the courts have given the province “a licence to steal.
Updated: 04/16/2012 09:38P
Tour to unveil Brisbane's dark past
A watering hole for crooked cops and the site of a lesbian vampire murder will offer a glimpse into the dark underside of Brisbane for true crime aficionados. Queensland Law Society will next month hold their criminal history tours after the success of
Updated: 04/16/2012 09:32P
Law enforcement can bid on Big Country criminals' weapons starting today
By Greg Kendall-Ball Starting today, law enforcement officials and agencies can bid in an online auction on more than 140 firearms seized in recent years by the now-defunct West Central Texas Interlocal Crime Task Force. The weapons — an assortment of
Updated: 04/16/2012 09:11P
Law enforcement can bid on Big Country criminals' weapons starting today
By Greg Kendall-Ball Starting today, law enforcement officials and agencies can bid in an online auction on more than 140 firearms seized in recent years by the now-defunct West Central Texas Interlocal Crime Task Force. The weapons — an assortment of
Updated: 04/16/2012 09:11P
Police catching up to cyber criminals
By Amanda Nieves LAW enforcement agencies are beginning to transition into more technologically advanced entities with the capability to keep up with the perpetrators of cyber crime. According to the Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs,
Updated: 04/16/2012 09:04P
Police take action against 246 persons
To maintain law and order in the city, the city police took preventive action against as many as 246 persons on Sunday. The drive was conducted by all the police stations. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Rajesh Bansode said 91 persons were
Updated: 04/16/2012 08:21P
Gene Healy: Even a creep like Edwards gets the benefit of the law
The explosion of federal criminal law since 1940 has increased that danger radically. In Robert Bolt's play, "A Man for All Seasons," when young William Roper tells Sir Thomas More that he'd "cut down every law in England" to pursue the Devil,
Updated: 04/16/2012 08:13P
VIETNAM: Vietnam Must Free Bloggers Dieu Cay, Phan Thanh Hai and Ta Phong Tan
The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City will reportedly convene a criminal trial against them on April 17, 2012, for conducting propaganda against the state under article 88 of the penal code. The three are charged under Article 88.2 of the Vietnamese
Updated: 04/16/2012 07:49P
Gov. Gregoire appoints Superior Court Judge for Clark County
“He will bring civil and criminal law experience gained from many years in private practice to his new position on the Superior Court as he serves the broader Clark County community.” “With passion and energy I will work hard to foster impartiality,
Updated: 04/16/2012 07:16P
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