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Legal conman's unfair shares
In such cases, as the old saying goes, we don't have a justice system, we have a legal system. This time, it was different. Perpetual turned to the NSW Supreme Court equity division for judicial advice as to its fiduciary duties as the responsible
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:55A
Murder trial report lands News Ltd in hot water
Justice John Reeves said he was concerned the misinformation could affect public perception of the trial's integrity. He told the newspaper to run a correction on its front page on Friday. This morning, he also told the editor a contempt of court
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54A
Four in serious condition after crash near university, say Burnaby RCMP
The RCMP are investigating and do not yet know if speed or alcohol were involved in the crash. Hafaz Panju was one of the first people on the scene. He said he saw a "badly mangled" car in a forested area and stopped to see if he could help.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54A
Victims of sex crime in line for extra help
The Ministry of Justice is to fund the “rape crisis centre” in Hereford the Justice Minister, Crispin Blunt announced yesterday. The Hereford centre will be one of four new rape support centres – the others are in Trafford, Devon and Dorset.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54A
Judy Moran found guilty of murdering Des 'Tuppence' Moran
Moran, 66, who was pushed into court in a wheelchair, bowed her head and became teary as the foreman announced the verdict in the Supreme Court. It took the jury of nine men and three women six days to reach their decision after a month-long trial.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53A
Hot-oil murder conviction overturned
“Justice is slow, but it got here eventually,” defense attorney Brian Alexander said. “God willing, she's going to be home soon with her family to await a new trial.” The state appeals court ruled the trial judge erred in not letting a jury hear
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53A
Hot-oil murder conviction overturned
“Justice is slow, but it got here eventually,” defense attorney Brian Alexander said. “God willing, she's going to be home soon with her family to await a new trial.” The state appeals court ruled the trial judge erred in not letting a jury hear
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53A
98 prisoners die in detention in 2010
The government of Azerbaijan report reads three wanted people who avoided the justice taking refuge in the foreign countries were extradited to Azerbaijan. According to the report, 98 people died in the penitentiaries of the Justice Ministry last year.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53A
'Bigfoot' lawsuit accuses state of stomping on civil liberties
Backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Jonathan Doyle is suing the state, arguing that the requirement to pay $100 for a special-use permit 30 days in advance and get a $2 million insurance bond violated his free-speech rights.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53A
Farmhand's murder appeal dismissed - SA
"The murder of Mrs Heyward was planned and callous," Justice Sulan said in his judgment. "The appellant has shown no remorse. His limited co-operation occurred after it must have been clear to him that police had evidence of his involvement.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53A
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