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Martin McGuinness raised possibility of Cardinal Sean Brady prosecution
He formally asked Justice Minister David Ford to consult the police to see if a prosecution was possible under the Criminal Law Act (NI) 1967. It makes it an offence to withhold information about a crime. The meeting took place two days after the BBC's
Updated: 05/18/2012 12:17P
Vince Li, man who beheaded fellow Greyhound bus passenger, wins right to leave
The Criminal Code Review Board said Vince Li's treatment team may grant him short escorted trips into the central Canadian city of Selkirk, Manitoba. The review board said the passes will start at 30 minutes and increase incrementally to a maximum of
Updated: 05/18/2012 12:03P
A Restoration of Law and Hope?
Applying the strict scrutiny test, the Court remarked on long-established case law holding that only the “exceptional circumstances” of political speech that incites violence, is obscene, or is incidental to criminal activity, may be prohibited.
Updated: 05/18/2012 11:45A
Over £1.1 million confiscated after guilty pleas to overfishing
“Our message is very clear that there is no place in Scotland for those who want a lifestyle funded by crime and we will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to use Proceeds of Crime laws to make Scotland an increasingly hostile place
Updated: 05/18/2012 11:37A
Second charge of drug-induced homicide dropped
The bill would be referred to the Senate Criminal Law Committee. The action comes shortly after the acquittal of Kennedy on May 10. Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons, who along with other officials has made a point of fighting the rising tide
Updated: 05/18/2012 11:19A
Akhilesh Yadav vows to maintain 'Law & Order' | Asks everyone to work together
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is keen to fulfill his vow of maintaining law and order in the state. In a press conference here, Akhilesh said that his government will not compromise on law and order in the state. Calling crime
Updated: 05/18/2012 10:51A
The myth of "fat cat" barristers
But I did not know that there would be such heartache, depression and personal bankruptcy caused by the wanton failure of central government to shore up the Legal Services Commission in such a way that they might pay us in reasonable time for concluded
Updated: 05/18/2012 10:38A
Criminal Justice Academy graduates 40
Maine Attorney General William Schneider told the graduates, “The Maine Criminal Justice Academy consistently turns outstanding young cadets into modern law enforcement officers whose courage, commitment and daily efforts keep our citizens safe.
Updated: 05/18/2012 10:26A
Drugs: it's time to talk
He does not believe law enforcement is performing as well as it could in apprehending drug criminals, partly because the federal police are distracted by the "huge surge" in people smuggling. "The core business for all law enforcement should be to
Updated: 05/18/2012 10:15A
Drugs: it's time to talk
He does not believe law enforcement is performing as well as it could in apprehending drug criminals, partly because the federal police are distracted by the "huge surge" in people smuggling. "The core business for all law enforcement should be to
Updated: 05/18/2012 10:15A
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