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Legal call over prior convictions
"Taken together, this comprehensive programme of reform has taken significant steps towards improving the public's confidence in the justice system and in ensuring that our criminal law is fit for the 21st century. Today's report makes a strong case
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:36P
The city's real crime problem – soaring murder rate – is front-burner now that
With NATO in the rear-view mirror, area law enforcement officials and politicians will turn their attention away from unruly protestors and visiting heads of state and back to the city's rising murder rate – up 54 percent from last year, according to
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:24P
House seal on law against child abuse
New Delhi, May 22: Parliament has passed the country's first comprehensive law on sexual crimes against children, removing several factors that may intimidate a minor while filing complaints. Under the new act — the Protection of Children against
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:23P
Justice Policy Institute Releases Law Enforcement Report
Despite crime rates being at their lowest levels in more than 30 years, the US continues to maintain large and increasingly militarized police units, spending more than $100 billion every year, according to a report released by the Justice Policy.
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:20P
UQ law students celebrate academic excellence
Special guest, the Chief Justice of Queensland Paul de Jersey AC, presented many of the awards at the TC Beirne School of Law Awards Ceremony at Customs House, held on May 16. UQ's Dean of Law, Professor Gerard Carney, said the event was an opportunity
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:14P
Details of accused's previous convictions should be admissable in court
The report includes a draft Bill which would bring the Commission's recommendations into effect by replacing the present law with a "clear and coherent" statutory framework for the admission of all relevant evidence in criminal proceedings.
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:07P
Chipotle under criminal scrutiny for hiring practices
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. disclosed Tuesday that it is being investigated by federal prosecutors looking into possible criminal violations of securities laws in its process of verifying the legal status of workers. The Denver-based burrito chain
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:06P
To heal society the first step is to 'destigmatize' rape
The state of California allows this “fan club” to exist due to the inmate's bill of rights, a provision in the California Penal Code. Ramirez also receives free healthcare and gets his meals hand delivered to him daily. Could one consider Ramirez to
Updated: 05/22/2012 07:05P
Law Commission calls for Scots trials to hear of prior convictions
The commission said that the current Scots law lacked "logic and coherence". As the law stands, the prosecution in a criminal case cannot rely on previous convictions to help prove their case against an accused person. The thinking is that they are
Updated: 05/22/2012 06:37P
Legislator calls for mandatory jail time for bias, voyeurism crimes
“He was convicted of criminal charges,” she said. “He should have been sentenced to appropriate time in prison. Instead, he received a slap on the hand.” Angelini is researching current bias crime law to determine whether she will work on strengthening
Updated: 05/22/2012 06:36P
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