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Policeman's Facebook abuse a 'sickening cover-up': Opposition
"This officer for his disgraceful conduct should be suspended immediately pending a proper and thorough criminal investigation," he said. "It is not to be left to the fact that the victims are so unsophisticated in white man's law that they don't know
Updated: 02/17/2011 10:48P
Citizen's arrest bill restores balance: PM
He said the proposed change to the Criminal Code allows the “use of force if necessary.” Currently, a citizen's arrest is allowed only if an individual is caught in an offence. The legislation allows a “reasonable amount of time” to elapse and better
Updated: 02/17/2011 08:48P
Canadian PM announces citizen's arrest and self-defense act
"Law-abiding Canadians should not be the target of the criminal justice system. This new law provides clear direction on the appropriate use of citizen's arrest, self-defense and defense of property," noted Stephen Harper. He also stressed that the
Updated: 02/17/2011 08:27P
Legal shield coming for folks who nab bad guys
Although David Chen was ultimately acquitted, “only a lawyer could take comfort from that,” Harper said. Under the proposed law, the Criminal Code would be changed to clarify Canadians' right to act in self-defence, to protect their property,
Updated: 02/17/2011 08:15P
Citizens who arrest criminals shouldn't fear 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 07:59P
Stephen Harper pays a visit to David Chen
Mr. Harper's visit co-incided with the first reading in Parliament in Ottawa Thursday of a bill to amend sections 34 to 42 of the Criminal Code, aka the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. The new wording reads, “The owner or a person in lawful
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:59P
Harper pays visit to grocer who inspired proposed citizen's arrest changes
Mr. Harper's visit co-incided with the first reading in Parliament in Ottawa Thursday of a bill to amend sections 34 to 42 of the Criminal Code, aka the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. The new wording reads, “The owner or a person in lawful
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:59P
Stephen Harper pays a visit to Lucky Moose, David Chen
Mr. Harper's visit co-incided with the first reading in Parliament in Ottawa Thursday of a bill to amend sections 34 to 42 of the Criminal Code, aka the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. The new wording reads, “The owner or a person in lawful
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:59P
Judge OKs Wal-Mart's Firing of Medical Marijuana User
In a statement, Scott Michelman, staff attorney with the ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project, said: "Today's ruling does not uphold the will of Michigan voters, who clearly wanted to protect medical marijuana and facilitate its use by very sick people
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:15P
Gresham police officers cleared in McDowell shooting
17, means that jurors thought the officers actions were justified under state criminal law. It also means the two officers – Detective Matthew Galbreath and Patrol Officer Jason Justus – will not be indicted on criminal charges for the shooting.
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:15P
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