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Lutsenko says he hopes to prove his innocence during jury trial
Part 3, Article 365 (the abuse of office, which led to grave consequences) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and Part 3, Article 364 (the abuse of power and office by a law enforcer, which caused damage to citizens' rights as protected by the law).
Updated: 04/01/2011 09:28A
MPs vote to de-criminalise personal use drug possession
Poland's lower house of parliament (Sejm) has voted to amend legislation effectively decriminalising the possession of some forms of illegal drugs for personal use only - at the same time as cracking down more heavily on drug dealers.
Updated: 04/01/2011 09:00A
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' To Air Charlie Sheen Inspired Episode
Sure he may have lost his own extremely popular sitcom (he may still get it back), but he's about to see himself portrayed on another popular show, Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The show, which takes many of its own plots straight from the headlines
Updated: 04/01/2011 08:49A
Eugene Dupuch Law School wins 2nd consecutive Caribbean Court of Justice
For the second consecutive year, the Eugene Dupuch Law School was declared the overall winners of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) International Law Moot. Representing team EDLS at the 3rd annual CCJ International Law Moot held in Trinidad and
Updated: 04/01/2011 08:19A
Case against Samedi Plus Editor struck out
The criminal law is archaic for the simple reason that it goes against the freedom of the press. The Commissioner of Police holds a Constitutional position. He cannot listen to his subordinates and give instruction to arrest journalists.
Updated: 04/01/2011 06:07A
Ecuador: Calls To Not Prosecute President's Critics
President Rafael Correa's efforts to prosecute his critics for defamation under criminal law is a serious blow to free expression in Ecuador, Human Rights Watch said. Ecuador should repeal the defamation provisions in its criminal code, Human Rights
Updated: 04/01/2011 05:29A
China drops upper limits on sentencing for counterfeit drugs
A change to China's criminal law passed last month has done away with the three-year maximum jail sentence for those found guilty of producing and selling counterfeit medicines. No new upper limit for jail terms has been set in the amendment to Article
Updated: 04/01/2011 05:03A
Accused officer bailed out of jail
Thomas will remain on administrative leave as the case makes its way through the criminal court system. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is also conducting a parallel disciplinary investigation. “He violated criminal law, and he violated departmental
Updated: 04/01/2011 04:37A
Government gives its blessing to porn
with government planning to repeal the law which makes it illegal. www.di-ve.com is informed that government is planning to repeal Article 208 of the Criminal Code, just months after it was amended to increase the possible jail terms.
Updated: 04/01/2011 04:24A
SOCIETY FIRST: FEETHAM SPELLS OUT MAJOR REFORM OF CRIMINAL LAW
New legislation published yesterday will radically overhaul and modernise the criminal justice system in Gibraltar. The Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill reflects UK legislation and seeks to balance individual rights against the
Updated: 04/01/2011 04:22A
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