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International human rights activist detained by KGB men during trial
The detention happened at about 1.30 pm Minsk time during a recess in the hearings of the criminal case of Uladzimir Khamichenka, Dzmitry Drozd, Ales Kirkevich, Andrei Pratasenya and Pavel Vinahradau, who are charged under Article 293 Part 1 of the
Updated: 04/29/2011 08:40A
Two men formally charged over subway bombing
In particular, the pair were charged under Part Three of the Criminal Code's Article 289 with conspiring to commit a terrorist attack "for the purpose of destabilizing the situation in the country, intimidating its population and murdering people,” Mr.
Updated: 04/29/2011 08:24A
Gongloe Wants Anti-Press Laws Repealed
The primary goal of the Act is to ensure that people have access to public information with no hindrance. Making a presentation at a roundtable discussion on 'The penal Law of 1978 and the Communication Act, and Freedom of Speech' organized by the
Updated: 04/29/2011 07:01A
Maria Amelie returns to Norway
“People who have been to Norway as asylum seekers can return as migrant workers, if they meet the immigration requirements for skilled workers, and have not violated Norwegian criminal law,” Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Justice, Paul Lonseth,
Updated: 04/29/2011 05:56A
Interview: "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" Executive Producer Chris Brancato
It was a dose of good news for "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" fans late last year when it was announced that original cast members Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe were returning to the long-running series after departing the
Updated: 04/29/2011 03:34A
Sentencing a test of firearms law
The offence carries a mandatory minimum five-year sentence, part of changes made to the Criminal Code in 2008 to toughen sentences for crimes involving firearms. On Thursday, Braun advised prosecutor Martin Joly and two of Paul's lawyers of the
Updated: 04/29/2011 03:28A
Schachter launches endowment fund and annual scholarship
The Raphal Schachter, QC, Scholarship will be awarded from the fund of the same name each year to reward and encourage student initiatives, particularly those involving social community engagement in the areas of penal and criminal law.
Updated: 04/29/2011 03:24A
Nguyen Cong Chinh arrested for undermining national unity policy
Since 2003, Chinh has regularly granted interviews to foreign radio and newspaper media and posted hostile Internet content, causing discrimination and sowing divisions amongst all strata of people, the armed forces, the peoples' administration,
Updated: 04/29/2011 02:19A
Press play
Libel was legally punishable, meaning that it was treated as criminal offence rather than a matter for civil court actions. "Usually the courts interpreted the law in a manner that favoured journalistic expression," the report said.
Updated: 04/29/2011 02:03A
Gulf allies: A record of repression and torture
Although the law provides for an independent judiciary, the sultan may act as a court of final appeal. Principles of Sharia (Islamic law) inform civil commercial and criminal codes. There is no trial by jury. Police are not required to obtain search
Updated: 04/29/2011 12:41A
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