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In the name of the king
Since 1908, the Thai Criminal Code has carried a prohibition against lese majeste. The 1932 Constitution, and all of the 17 subsequent versions since, including the 2007 edition, contained the clause: ''The King shall be enthroned in a position of
Updated: 04/16/2011 03:47P
The Rule of Law and global challenges
It is also likely that the uncertainties of war have fostered the emergence of a range of criminal activity, organised crime, human trafficking, drug dealing, etc. These organised criminal organisations may even become stronger than the State.
Updated: 04/16/2011 03:45P
Officials applaud new strangulation laws
The laws — first- and second-degree strangulation and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation — went into effect Nov. 11, 2010, giving police and prosecutors more specific legal guidelines when dealing with choking assaults.
Updated: 04/16/2011 03:41P
Mixed fortunes for Ali and Uhuru lawyers at the Yugoslavia tribunal case
According to the law, the prosecutor in a criminal trial is obligated to reveal both the evidence that seems to prove guilt and that which seems to clear the defendant of guilt. Already, Mr Ocampo has filed an application challenging the ruling that
Updated: 04/16/2011 03:20P
Bill against illegal business of prize bonds sends back to Parliament
Senator Muhammad Kazim Khan chaired the meeting at the Parliament house on Saturday to review Criminal law amendment bill 2010, which seeks legislation against counterfeiting as well as regulating the business of prize bonds.
Updated: 04/16/2011 03:08P
Our flawed criminal justice system crying for attention
By Billow Kerrow Kenyans are optimistic about the ongoing reforms in our criminal justice system, courtesy of our new Constitution. The expected appointments of a new Chief Justice, Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General and Inspector
Updated: 04/16/2011 02:46P
Business: Local Business in Brief
Marino D'Orazio, JD, PhD, an attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing plaintiffs in serious injury matters, will be counsel to the firm. WILTON — The Ballard Road Elementary School and Saratoga National Bank are teaming up to present
Updated: 04/16/2011 02:35P
Business: Mathew Tully's Ask the Lawyer column: Dealing with financial
Continued... Even if your finances are tight, you should contact a family and matrimonial attorney to explore what your divorce options are. Mathew B. Tully is the author of the Saratogian's "Ask the Lawyer" column and the founding partner of the law
Updated: 04/16/2011 02:33P
Altaf disowns activists wanted before law
of the MQM is found involved in any criminal activity either in Karachi or elsewhere in Pakistan he would not only be expelled from the party but also the government will be asked to take action against the offending worker according to the law.
Updated: 04/16/2011 02:30P
Long Arm Of American Law Reaches Out For Online Poker Firms
America, if successful in the action, which seized five Internet domains and issued restraining orders against approximately 76 bank accounts in 14 countries may gain financially to the tune of $3 billion in penalties for alleged money laundering in
Updated: 04/16/2011 02:29P
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