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Criminal case against 17th Karmapa withdrawn
The Tibetan government in exile has welcomed the decision of the Himachal Pradesh government to withdraw a criminal case pending against the 17th Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje. “The exiled Tibetan community is a law abiding community and respects the law
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:50A
Criminal case against 17th Karmapa withdrawn
The Tibetan government in exile has welcomed the decision of the Himachal Pradesh government to withdraw a criminal case pending against the 17th Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje. “The exiled Tibetan community is a law abiding community and respects the law
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:50A
A gang killing and federal law
But his story made a big impact on the law and on the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's new guidelines on how to handle employment of people with criminal records. Released Wednesday, the guidelines talk about the case of Douglas El,
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:45A
Why peace must accompany justice
Failing to prosecute the perpetrators of crimes under international law gives the impression that they will not have to face the consequences of their actions. It ignores the distress of the victims and creates a risk of further violations.
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:41A
Why peace must accompany justice
Failing to prosecute the perpetrators of crimes under international law gives the impression that they will not have to face the consequences of their actions. It ignores the distress of the victims and creates a risk of further violations.
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:41A
EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on Use of Conviction Records
Our preliminary analysis confirms that the Guidelines do not appear to represent a fundamental shift in the EEOC's positions, but rather summarize pre-existing guidelines and principles based on applicable case law and available demographic research.
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:29A
Taylor verdict: Why peace must accompany justice
Taylor's conviction brings some measure of justice to the people of Sierra Leone, but it is only the first step in a long journey back to normalcy for the people. Years after the end of the war, people are still grappling with the challenges and the
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:25A
Charles Taylor, Former President of Liberia, Found Guilty of War Crimes in
International criminal law does not have a death penalty, and any prison sentence would be served in Great Britain, The New York Times reported. Taylor was elected president of Liberia in 1997 after a peace agreement ended a brutal civil war started by
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:17A
Law enforcement agencies act in unison to take down Houston-wide check theft ring
The criminal organization is also accused of recruiting numerous individuals, some of whom were homeless, to cash the fraudulent money orders at various check cashing locations. Concurrent investigations into these organized criminal acts were linked
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:09A
Law enforcement agencies act in unison to take down Houston-wide check theft ring
The criminal organization is also accused of recruiting numerous individuals, some of whom were homeless, to cash the fraudulent money orders at various check cashing locations. Concurrent investigations into these organized criminal acts were linked
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:09A
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