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South Asians seek rejection of tough US immigration law
The law, SB1070, includes provisions that allow police officers to ask individuals to show proof of their residency status based on the reasonable suspicion that they are undocumented. Failure to provide such proof is a criminal offence.
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:49A
Feds bothered by bawdy ruling
"This represents a fundamental shift in criminal law and social policy in respect of provisions that have been in force, in some fashion, since prior to Confederation," the application states. It also has an impact on police and prosecutions,
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:40A
Feds bothered by bawdy ruling
"This represents a fundamental shift in criminal law and social policy in respect of provisions that have been in force, in some fashion, since prior to Confederation," the application states. It also has an impact on police and prosecutions,
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:40A
Omar Khadr and Canadian Law
Ironically, given the extra-territorial reach of Canada's Anti-Terrorism Act, had he been returned to Canada in 2001, Khadr could have been tried at home, “in accordance with Canadian law” and with the safeguards built into our criminal justice system.
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:18A
Omar Khadr and Canadian Law
Ironically, given the extra-territorial reach of Canada's Anti-Terrorism Act, had he been returned to Canada in 2001, Khadr could have been tried at home, “in accordance with Canadian law” and with the safeguards built into our criminal justice system.
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:18A
Death penalty cases for final court
A leading criminal law practitioner yesterday noted that the move would make previously binding case-law now merely “persuasive” authority. The local court would possibly be able to move away from and adjust such authority to suit local conditions.
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:14A
Death penalty cases for final court
A leading criminal law practitioner yesterday noted that the move would make previously binding case-law now merely “persuasive” authority. The local court would possibly be able to move away from and adjust such authority to suit local conditions.
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:14A
NELP Applauds EEOC For Updating Guidance on How Employers Use Criminal
face in navigating today's economy, the EEOC has appropriately elevated the criminal records issue and taken needed steps to better prevent job discrimination,” said Christine Owens, executive director of the National Employment Law Project.
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:10A
Trinidad PM Seeks to Abolish Privy Council Appeals in Criminal Matters
One such institution preserved was the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as our final Court of Appeal in both civil and criminal matters. It was no doubt thought that, given our common law heritage, that the Judicial Committee of the Privy
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:10A
Trinidad PM Seeks to Abolish Privy Council Appeals in Criminal Matters
One such institution preserved was the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as our final Court of Appeal in both civil and criminal matters. It was no doubt thought that, given our common law heritage, that the Judicial Committee of the Privy
Updated: 04/26/2012 01:10A
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