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Assisted suicide group applies to become legal corporation
The group would still need to apply to the BC Supreme Court for a declaration that the law is unconstitutional. The foundation is challenging Section 241(b) of the Criminal Code, which forbids aiding and abetting suicide, punishable up to 14 years in
Updated: 02/23/2011 04:29A
Assisted-suicide group seeks right to incorporate
In filing the application, the group argued that the section of the Criminal Code that prohibits assisted suicide is unconstitutional, and therefore it should be allowed to help people who are capable of an informed decision to commit suicide.
Updated: 02/23/2011 04:26A
Felons to face longer jail times under Chinese law amendment
Criminal offenders who are convicted of serious felonies will face longer minimum jail terms, according to a draft amendment to China's Criminal Law. Felons sentenced to life imprisonment should serve a minimum of 13 years, instead of the current 10
Updated: 02/23/2011 03:38A
Felons to Face Longer Jail Times
Criminal offenders who are convicted of serious felonies will face longer minimum jail terms, according to a draft amendment to China's Criminal Law. Felons sentenced to life imprisonment should serve a minimum of 13 years, instead of the current 10
Updated: 02/23/2011 03:22A
Top legislature holds bimonthly session
The amendment and two new laws -- one on vehicle and vessel taxes and another on intangible cultural heritage (ICH) protection -- will have their final readings before going to a vote at the Standing Committee session, which opened Wednesday.
Updated: 02/23/2011 03:17A
Chinese lawmakers to vet car tax, new labor rule
Chinese employers who withhold wages could become criminals under an amendment to the country's Criminal Law, which undergoes its third reading by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, this week.
Updated: 02/23/2011 01:20A
NORML at IU to support Ind. marijuana legislation
Senate Bill 192 focuses primarily on marijuana's effect on Indiana's criminal justice system, whether marijuana should remain illegal in Indiana, the implementation of medical marijuana and if marijuana does become legal, how sales and taxation will be
Updated: 02/23/2011 12:43A
Government fails to protect freedom of religion and assembly of Ahmadiyya
The circular also mentioned that "any person except a member of the law-enforcing agent violates the order shall be liable for punishment under Section 188 of the Penal Code" (of 1860). The Ahmadiyya community's head of the convention organizing
Updated: 02/23/2011 12:06A
Vehicle Taxes, Heritage Protection, Criminal Law Top Agenda at China's
Chinese employers who withhold wages could become criminals under an amendment to the country's Criminal Law, which undergoes its third reading by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, this week.
Updated: 02/22/2011 11:56P
progressive law reform agenda
The changes will be included in amendments to the Criminal Code. Mr Bartlett said the proposals being considered included the possibility of defendants being able, in some cases, to opt for trial before a judge only, instead of a jury.
Updated: 02/22/2011 11:12P
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