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Criminal Code violates sex workers' rights: BC experts
The British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS will testify in Ontario court that sections of the Criminal Code force sex workers into hiding, thus compromising their health, safety and human rights. “We know from research that the law is not
Updated: 03/14/2011 07:27P
New law fills up Grand Court lists
(CNS): Recent changes to the Criminal Procedure Code have led to a number of serious criminal cases reaching the Grand Court within days of charges being laid by police. Two men accused of mugging tourists at Barefoot Beach in East End and another two
Updated: 03/14/2011 07:26P
Man, 30, arraigned for stealing car, laptop
The police arraigned the accused on a two count-charge of criminal conspiracy and robbery contrary to section 97(1) and 298 of the penal code law. Police prosecutor, Boniface Asogwa told the court that the accused conspired with others now at large to
Updated: 03/14/2011 07:18P
We don't need new laws
Yet, we doubt whether the problem is the lack of laws; considering that there are laws in our statute books to deal with the current developments. For instance, there is the criminal code, as well as the penal code, that clearly provide for what
Updated: 03/14/2011 07:01P
Union leader confident transit drivers will gain new protections
A private member's bill calling for amendments to the Criminal Code — aimed at stiffening penalties for those who assault transit workers — was introduced last week, just as Mississauga added its voice to the chorus of municipalities, police and labour
Updated: 03/14/2011 06:42P
Another Bramson Donor Rewarded with City Hall Deal, New Rochelle City Council
(emphasis added) If the City of New Rochelle was truly inclined to have an honest and transparent assessment of redistricting in New Nochelle, in addition including civic input, they should hire the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.
Updated: 03/14/2011 04:38P
Football Gamblers May Face New Law
Anyone caught gambling on football may soon be charged under the Anti-Corruption Law thanks to a new bill recently handed over to the State Secretariat. Currently, gambling is not classified as corruption by the Criminal Code, though it does carry up
Updated: 03/14/2011 03:52P
Bigamy criminal offence, says court
March 14: The Madras high court has held that even with the consent of the first wife, a marriage among persons covered by Hindu law was a criminal offence under the IPC and a misconduct under the Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules.
Updated: 03/14/2011 03:47P
Tsvangirai in trouble
The sources said Tsvangirai was likely to be charged under Section 82(1) subsections (a) and (b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. The section reads: “Any person who, by any act or omission, impairs the dignity, reputation or authority
Updated: 03/14/2011 03:47P
Zimbabwe: Crisis Coalition Director & More MDC Members Arrested
On Monday he was told he has being charged with 'behaving in a way that can disrupt peace,' under the Criminal Law Codification Act. Lewanika's arrest is part of a heightened attack by the police on civic groups and political activists opposed to ZANU
Updated: 03/14/2011 03:40P
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