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New legislation would protect those making citizen's arrest
Police officers will continue to have the responsibility to preserve and maintain public peace as Canada's first and foremost criminal law enforcement body.” But added Harper: “We recognize the police can't be everywhere at once and citizens have the
Updated: 02/17/2011 04:48P
Ottawa unveils citizen-arrest bill
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 04:46P
Put 'real' criminals behind bars: Harper
"Canadians who have been the victim of a crime should not be re-victimized by the criminal justice system," Harper said. "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
Updated: 02/17/2011 04:43P
Harper proposes changes to protect those who make citizen's arrests
Police officers will continue to have the responsibility to preserve and maintain public peace as Canada's first and foremost criminal law enforcement body.” But added Harper: “We recognize the police can't be everywhere at once and citizens have the
Updated: 02/17/2011 04:28P
Citizen rights for nabbing bad guys expanding
Harper, who made the announcement after buying maple syrup at Chen's Lucky Moose Food Mart, said the legislation would "correct a lot of lack of clarity." Chen said he felt "really happy" and hoped the law would pass. Both the Liberals and NDP had
Updated: 02/17/2011 04:20P
MU Students and Faculty Take Initiative Against Racism
A crowd of nearly 90 professors and students gathered Thursday for what they called a "hate crime panel" at MU's Law School. Hot topics included the history of segregation in central Missouri, criminal law, and the importance of dialogue and education.
Updated: 02/17/2011 04:05P
Citizen rights nabbing bad guys expanding
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 04:00P
Legal protection coming for citizens who nab criminals
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 03:58P
Legal protection coming for citizens who nab criminals; some fear vigilantism
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 03:56P
Trans bill is at bottom of Senate pile
While C-389 could possibly be sent to another committee like Human Rights or Social Affairs, the fact that it makes an amendment to the Criminal Code means that it will almost certainly head to Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
Updated: 02/17/2011 03:49P
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