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Congo-Kinshasa: Bemba Trial Hinges on Command Responsibility
"We could not conduct a lot of international criminal law without command responsibility." Crane indicted and prosecuted commanders from the three warring
Updated: 01/25/2011 02:12A

Dangers of citizen arrests
citizens to help apprehend law breakers. Citizen's arrests are the powers authorized for security guards. Under Section 494 of the Criminal Code,
Updated: 01/25/2011 01:58A

SC to examine euthanasia issue in detail
Suicide is an offence under Section 309 Indian Penal Code and no one is permitted under law to take his or her own life. A two-judge bench of the Supreme
Updated: 01/25/2011 01:28A

NJ bill: Don't make teens criminals for 'sexting'
The measure targets “sexting,” the practice of sending sexually explicit or suggestive photos by cell phone, as well as e-mailing similar images and posting
Updated: 01/25/2011 01:09A

Changing the criminal citizen's arrest law
The day had best be soon when Canadians no longer have to fear certain arrest and possible jail for defending their property, their family, or even their
Updated: 01/25/2011 01:08A

Human Rights World Report 2011 on Ethiopia
Although Ethiopia's criminal code and other laws contain provisions to protect fundamental human rights, they frequently go unenforced.
Updated: 01/25/2011 01:05A

Human Rights Watch: World Report 2011 on Ethiopia
Although Ethiopia's criminal code and other laws contain provisions to protect fundamental human rights, they frequently go unenforced.
Updated: 01/25/2011 01:05A

Political Scene
Mr. Verrilli began serving in the Obama administration at the Justice Department, where he worked on national security policy and domestic issues before
Updated: 01/25/2011 12:43A

Islamic criminal law
I shudder when all and sundry can become "moral police" in the public spaces of life. Is policing the purpose and agenda of every human soul,
Updated: 01/25/2011 12:22A

Bill would let 'sexting' N.J. teens avoid charges
"We need to create a path that places education and forgiveness before arrest and prosecution," said Lampitt, a Democrat. "Young people — especially teen
Updated: 01/25/2011 12:16A

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