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New law gives clear rights on defence of self and property, says Garda chief
The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011, enacted in January, allows for reasonable force by people who believe they need to use it to protect those in dwellings from assault, to protect property, to prevent a crime or to make an arrest.
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:15P

The law on disclosure then and now
LAST WEEK Minister for Justice Alan Shatter published the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Adults) Bill. This creates a criminal offence of withholding information in relation to serious offences,
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:15P

Amnesty wants PSNI to investigate any cover-up
Failure to report a crime is an offence under section 5 of the Criminal Law (Northern Ireland) Act 1967. No such legislation existed in the Republic in 1975, when the church abuse inquiries dealt with in the programme took place.
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:15P

CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMWalker foe asks for legal defense fund explanation
Scott Walker's potential recall opponents called Wednesday for Walker to clarify why he has set up a legal defense fund to pay expenses related to an ongoing investigation that's led to criminal charges against five former close aides and associates.
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:11P

Governor Signs Landmark Criminal Justice Bill
Nathan Deal signed a landmark criminal justice reform bill into law on Wednesday. The bill promises sweeping changes in how Georgia punishes non-violent offenders. The measure also sets up alternative courts to tackle substance abuse and mental health
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:10P

Possible recall opponent calls on Walker to explain legal fund tied to county
Scott Walker's potential recall opponents called Wednesday for Walker to clarify why he has set up a legal defense fund to pay expenses related to an ongoing investigation that's led to criminal charges against five former close aides and associates.
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:09P

Law Report - Enoka v. R
Court Provided Information: Appeal against sentence dismissed — Criminal law, sentence, starting point — Whether sentence was manifestly excessive due to (i) starting point or (ii) cumulative sentence for burglary or (iii) uplift for previous
Updated: 05/02/2012 07:07P

EEOC Tackles Pre-Employment Criminal History Screens
by Jessica Pieklo Last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to revise its long-standing guidance to employers on how to appropriately evaluate job applicants' criminal histories in pre-employment screening. It's a significant revision
Updated: 05/02/2012 06:05P

KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgOkla. criminal justice legislation clears House
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has given final approval to House Speaker Kris Steele's sweeping criminal justice overhaul bill. The House voted 71-18 for the measure Wednesday and sent it to Gov. Mary Fallin to be signed into law.
Updated: 05/02/2012 05:47P

Okla. criminal justice legislation clears House
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has given final approval to House Speaker Kris Steele's sweeping criminal justice overhaul bill. The House voted 71-18 for the measure Wednesday and sent it to Gov. Mary Fallin to be signed into law.
Updated: 05/02/2012 05:42P

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