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PVT isn't criminal- Law Association of Zambia
is guided by the provisions of Article 18(8) of the Constitution which states in part – '(8) A person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty is prescribed in a written law',” Lungu stated.
Updated: 03/24/2011 01:20A
Sociological Aspects of Crime
Crimes violate the law and order of a society and it negatively affects the social structure and the society's fundamental values, morale and belief system. The crimes are events and actions that are proscribed by the criminal law of a particular
Updated: 03/24/2011 12:32A
Tracking Asheville area criminals easier with system
ASHEVILLE — Criminal justice professionals in Buncombe County have a new tool designed to better track and catch crooks. Called Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services, the Web-based software replaces an antiquated system more than 25
Updated: 03/24/2011 12:18A
GrassRoots Thinking… Know Your Rights Info, What To Expect When Arrested in NY
At the precinct, a police officer will search you and take personal property, such as house keys, backpacks, purses, medication, large sums of money, or valuable jewelry, as well as any unlawful items you happen to have in your possession (contraband).
Updated: 03/23/2011 11:23P
New laws aim to boost spy agencies
The Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill contains changes to the ASIO, intelligence services and criminal code legislation designed to improve the operational capabilities of key spy agencies, said Attorney-General Robert McClelland.
Updated: 03/23/2011 09:46P
A compendium to remember Prof. Jelili Adebisi Omotola, SAN
On Tuesday March 29 2011 exactly 5 years after the demise of the erudite Land Lawyer, Professor Jelili Adebisi Omotola , a compendium of his Scholarly articles will be celebrated and endorsed at the University of Lagos Multi Purpose Hall A at 10:00am.
Updated: 03/23/2011 09:02P
Accused banned from courtroom
Justice Robert Clark explained to jurors why Kassim was missing from his usual seat in the courtroom Wednesday afternoon. Although it is very unusual, Clark said the Criminal Code does enable a judge to remove an accused person from the courtroom when
Updated: 03/23/2011 09:01P
New judge appointed to the Provincial Court
”I'm pleased to appoint someone of Mr. Maxwell's extensive legal background and community service,” said Verlyn Olson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. “I am confident his experience in the Crown's office and as a sole practitioner has well
Updated: 03/23/2011 07:45P
Greedy lawyer dashes duo's dream
It is learned that police nabbed the lawyer several days ago and have taken statements from him and several other people in connection with the case, which is being investigated as criminal breach of trust under Section 409 of the Penal Code.
Updated: 03/23/2011 07:29P
China demonstrates intent to clean up corruption through law change
The Chinese government has started to make inroads in its commitment to clean up corruption in the country by undertaking a review of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China. The review has prompted significant changes to be made to Article
Updated: 03/23/2011 07:06P
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