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Right of African Americans to Self-Determination
But the proceedings of this pathbreaking International Tribunal have been recorded in a formal Verdict by the Tribunal; in a Video of the Tribunal; and in a Book on the Tribunal--all under the title USA On Trial: The International Tribunal on
Updated: 04/22/2012 09:07P

Commencement Of Law Commission's Review Of The Evidence Act
The Law Commission is seeking public input into its review of the Evidence Act 2006 – the law which governs what information can be put before the court in criminal and civil trials. A five yearly review of the Act is required by law, providing an
Updated: 04/22/2012 08:37P

The day-to-day reality of enforcing immigration laws
Arthur Hunter Jr. is a judge in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in Louisiana. This week the Supreme Court is to hear argument in Arizona v. United States , the case that may determine the constitutionality of that state's 2010 law regarding
Updated: 04/22/2012 08:12P

My conscience is clear —Justice Awokulehin, who cleared ex-Delta gov •Says
Justice Awokulehin further said that there was a sharp difference between criminal law in Nigeria and Britain, stressing that Nigerian law states that any criminal law should be proved beyond reasonable doubt while that of Britain is inference.
Updated: 04/22/2012 08:09P

Children and criminal justice
BRIEFS: The Irish Criminal Bar Association is holding its annual public conference on children and the criminal justice system. It will take place on Saturday April 28th in the King's Inns, Dublin 7. Speakers include Supt Colette Quinn, Dr Imelda Ryan
Updated: 04/22/2012 08:08P

Arizona's law treads on foreign policy
Its enforcement provisions essentially turn all Latinos, including American citizens and legal residents, into criminal suspects. Both a US District Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals have blocked four parts of the statute from going into
Updated: 04/22/2012 07:41P

Ariz. immigration law treads on foreign policy
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on whether the state can enforce key parts of this law, despite the federal government's exclusive constitutional authority to regulate foreign affairs, including immigration policy.
Updated: 04/22/2012 07:41P

Child abuse laws 'out of date'
The Labour Party has announced its support for the Government to bring the wording of child neglect laws up to date. Catherine McKinnell, shadow minister for children and families, said: "The Government should take steps to ensure that criminal
Updated: 04/22/2012 07:30P

Child cruelty laws are “outdated and confusing” and must be updated, says report
“The Government should take steps to ensure that criminal legislation is fit for the challenges faced today and reflects our improved understanding of the very serious harm neglect causes. “This is the right time to review the existing criminal law on
Updated: 04/22/2012 07:24P

How States Should Approach Immigration
Our federalist system provides for state innovation in many areas, but not immigration. The federal government can take a hands-off approach or limit states, but it shouldn't do both. Concerned about public safety? Enforce criminal laws.
Updated: 04/22/2012 07:00P