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Case shows arm of European criminal law is very long indeed
The law, and the framework decision behind it, was intended to ensure a person could not evade justice by fleeing one jurisdiction for another in the EU. This normally applied where the offence was committed in the state seeking the extradition.
Updated: 03/18/2011 08:25P
Government to introduce 'reporting' criterion to probes about journalists
Bahri ztrk, professor of criminal law, speaking to Today's Zaman, asserted the bill is far from tackling the matter of 4000 probes launched against journalists. “Apparently, it is not suitable to our purposes as there are more than 4000 cases.
Updated: 03/18/2011 08:05P
Clarke cracks down on wave of squatters
Kenneth Clarke, the Justice Secretary, has asked his department to devise a law that will save homeowners from having to bring civil proceedings against people occupying properties without permission. Instead, police will be empowered to seize
Updated: 03/18/2011 08:02P
Give it a rest or you're under arrest
Chief Supt Bates of the Strathclyde force, said: "Players, managers and coaches must understand that they are not exempt from compliance with the criminal law. "If their conduct is adjudged so violent or disorderly then the police will report it to the
Updated: 03/18/2011 07:56P
Scrap polygamy laws and prosecute forced marriages, lawyer says
And George Macintosh suggests in written submissions filed in BC Supreme Court that a new criminal law to crack down on forced marriages should be enacted. In a 304-page submission, Macintosh argues that the polygamy law breaches religious freedoms,
Updated: 03/18/2011 06:42P
Northport Court Report
Ultimately, he pleaded guilty to one charge of second-degree criminal contempt (Penal Law (PL) 215.50 (03)), one charge of resisting arrest (PL 205.30), and one charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree (PL 265.01 (02)).
Updated: 03/18/2011 05:26P
Release of Davis
Raymond was released against a payment of around $4.35 million in blood money to the legal heirs of the two men shot dead by him. He also paid a token fine for possessing illegal weapons. All this was arranged within the framework of Pakistani legal
Updated: 03/18/2011 04:33P
Bill Seeks To Resurrect The Death Penalty For Some In Illinois
Dennis Robeletti (R-Elmhurst) was able to get his bill passed out of the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee. The bill (HB 1519) calls for the reinstatement of the death penalty in some cases including those that involve the murders of corrections
Updated: 03/18/2011 04:30P
“A Voice for Men” radio show
A new radio show called “A Voice for Men” that focuses on men's issues is up and running with Paul Elam as the host (thanks to the commenter and reader who emailed this). The show coming up on March 22nd features Dr. Tara Palmatier,
Updated: 03/18/2011 03:05P
Arrest me, GNU dies — Tsvangirai
Sources in the AG's office said Tsvangirai was likely to be charged under Section 82(1) subsections (a) and (b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. But Tsvangirai told journalists soon after returning from a regional tour where he was
Updated: 03/18/2011 01:55P
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