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Updated EEOC Guidance on Criminal Records: Neither the Apocalypse nor the
It simply reminds employers they can't deny everyone who has a criminal record an opportunity to apply for every position. Importantly, the EEOC explains how employers can structure their hiring to comply with the law. It recommends employers do their
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:36A

Equal employment for criminals in California
Criminals now have more employment protections than law-abiding citizens. Under the very rule of law they have violated, those with criminal records are now the tail wagging the dog thanks to the federal government. The EEOC said that while employers
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:24A

Harper gov't to support bill against gang recruiting
If passed into law, Bill C-394 would make it an offence to recruit or encourage a person to join a criminal organization. The offence would be punishable by a maximum five-year prison term. It would also carry a mandatory minimum sentence of six months
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:21A

Harper gov't to support bill against gang recruiting
If passed into law, Bill C-394 would make it an offence to recruit or encourage a person to join a criminal organization. The offence would be punishable by a maximum five-year prison term. It would also carry a mandatory minimum sentence of six months
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:21A

Saif Gaddafi should go on trial in Libya, war crimes tribunal told
The Libyan code of criminal procedure is based on the Italian model but includes capital punishment. "Where a death penalty has been imposed following conviction, the sentence cannot be carried out until the case has been considered by the [Libyan]
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:20A

Saif Gaddafi should go on trial in Libya, war crimes tribunal told
The Libyan code of criminal procedure is based on the Italian model but includes capital punishment. "Where a death penalty has been imposed following conviction, the sentence cannot be carried out until the case has been considered by the [Libyan]
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:20A

War crimes court: Libya wants to keep Gadhafi son
By TOBY STERLING — AP The Libyan government has formally challenged the International Criminal Court's right to try Moammar Gadhafi's son for war crimes, arguing that he should be tried in Libya despite concerns he may not receive a fair trial there.
Updated: 05/01/2012 10:58A

Court overturns police order for ISPs to block access to gambling websites
The Criminal Law (5737/1977) provides that the act of organising or conducting gambling is a criminal offence. Section 229 of the law permits the district chief of police to order the closure of any illegal gaming, lottery or gambling venue.
Updated: 05/01/2012 10:51A

New bill would legalize switchblades in Michigan
"We are cleaning up the definitions of what is a weapon, but also allowing trades people or people with knife hobbies to be able to carry certain size knives in public," Foster said. Foster said the bill makes it easier for tradespeople and hunters to
Updated: 05/01/2012 10:43A

New law erases archaic anti-gay convictions
The law includes amendments secured by gay rights group Stonewall, which mean convictions of 'loitering with intent', made under Section 4 of the Vagrancy Act 1824, can be erased from gay men's criminal records. According to Home Office figures,
Updated: 05/01/2012 10:02A