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Proposed mask bill not covering enough
I say that because in our democracy it's very difficult for the average backbencher of any party to get a private members' bill through Parliament and into law. Bill C-309, as written, is designed to make it a crime to wear a mask or disguise during a
Updated: 05/09/2012 10:14A
Libya and the ICC: in the pursuit of justice?
The challenge he puts forth is how international criminal law, expanded in the Rome Statute, can be used to carry out effective prosecutions at the national level. In this context, the international community should assist Libya in its efforts to
Updated: 05/09/2012 10:04A
Parallel IRS Investigations Have Returned After A 35-Year Hiatus
Lawyers and accountants advising clients on tax matters should be well versed in IRS audit procedure in order to protect their client's rights. Michael A. Gillen is the director of the Tax Accounting Group of Duane Morris, a group of certified public
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:59A
Critics question lese-majeste death
Ampon, 61, was sentenced to 20 years in jail in November after a criminal court found him guilty of lese-majeste -- the controversial Article 112 of the Criminal Code -- and computer crimes, a report in the Bangkok Post said.
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:52A
Harper Government Takes Further Actions to Restore Balance in the Criminal
And since taking office our Government has been working hard to restore balance to our criminal justice system," said Minister Toews. -- Increases to the amount inmates are charged for their room and board; -- Eliminating 'incentive' pay for inmates
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:39A
Law student Mariam Elhadri dedicates herself to democracy in Libya
As a law student Elhadri was invited to the International Criminal Court in The Hague to train with some of the world's leading international criminal law attorneys. She was able to share insight into challenges that faced Libya, which at the time was
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:32A
Spectator facing criminal charges over Rod Liddle article
The title is being prosecuted under Section 83 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, for breaching reporting restrictions imposed during the case. Under the law the proprietors of the magazine, the Barclay brothers, the publisher or editor Fraser Nelson
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A
Israel May Charge Filmmaker Over 'Jenin' Documentary
At the meeting the position of the State Prosecutor Office was that use of criminal law to prevent screening the film might lead to scathing criticism of Israel abroad, as well as reawakening interest in the 2003 film. Furthermore, such a use of the
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A
Filmmaker Could Be Charged for 'Jenin' Documentary
At the meeting the position of the State Prosecutor Office was that use of criminal law to prevent screening the film might lead to scathing criticism of Israel abroad, as well as reawakening interest in the 2003 film. Furthermore, such a use of the
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A
Filmmaker Could Be Charged for 'Jenin' Documentary
At the meeting the position of the State Prosecutor Office was that use of criminal law to prevent screening the film might lead to scathing criticism of Israel abroad, as well as reawakening interest in the 2003 film. Furthermore, such a use of the
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A
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