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Ottawa to debate new rules for citizen arrests
Currently, these arrests could only be made if the citizen is literally “caught in the act” of the criminal offence. “No doubt our lawmakers have wanted to discourage vigilantism, which if left unchecked, is a genuine threat to the rule of law,” said
Updated: 02/17/2011 12:47P
Citizen's arrest bill announced by Harper
As written now, the Criminal Code requires a thief to be caught in the act for a citizen's arrest to be justified. Chen captured the shoplifter one hour after he stole plants from his store. However, the judge in Chen's case called the one-hour issue a
Updated: 02/17/2011 12:46P
Prime minister proposes citizen's arrest bill
While the prospect of a citizen's arrest had been a common law tradition in decades past, Chen's case raised confusion and concern among police and legal experts. Chen was later acquitted of all criminal charges.
Updated: 02/17/2011 12:43P
Citizens who arrest criminals shouldn't worry about facing charges: Harper
The law could also lead people to put themselves in dangerous situations, she added. Harper stressed police remained frontline crime fighters but couldn't be everywhere at once. Under the proposed legislation, the Criminal Code would be changed to
Updated: 02/17/2011 12:38P
PM announces The Citizen's Arrest and Self-Defence Act
Canadians who have been the victim of a crime should not be re-victimized by the criminal justice system. That's why we have introduced changes to the Criminal Code so Canadians know they have the law on their side and that our justice system targets
Updated: 02/17/2011 12:30P
Fake Students
Five young Westchester residents are getting an education in criminal law after they were caught pretending to be college students -- bilking nearly $80000 in student loans -- according to the district attorney.
Updated: 02/17/2011 11:22A
Gallego appointed to key committees
The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence has jurisdiction over Texas' criminal justice system including criminal procedure and law, probation and parole and any changes to the Penal Code. The House Committee on State Affairs has jurisdiction on
Updated: 02/17/2011 11:01A
MPs need to know cost of justice agenda: budget watchdog
"Significant amendments to the Criminal Code that impact Canada's correctional system, like the Truth and Sentencing Act, carry significant fiscal costs," Kevin Page, the parliamentary budget officer, told MPs on the public safety committee.
Updated: 02/17/2011 09:49A
Watchdog wants MPs to know justice agenda cost
"Significant amendments to the Criminal Code that impact Canada's correctional system, like the Truth and Sentencing Act, carry significant fiscal costs," Kevin Page, the parliamentary budget officer, told MPs on the public safety committee.
Updated: 02/17/2011 09:32A
Transgender bill a no-brainer
This bill, should it become law, will provide transgender and transsexual people with explicit rights under the Human Rights Act and the hate-crimes provision under the Criminal Code. From my perspective, this bill is a no-brainer.
Updated: 02/17/2011 09:24A
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