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'Authorisation' a lost opportunity in AFACT appeal
Regardless of the High Court's judgment - an event still four to six months away - legal experts warn the trial will do little to solve one of the fundamental issues facing service providers and rights holders alike; the meaning of authorisation.
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:11P
Lawyers seek house arrest for Arroyo–report
MANILA,Philippines — The lawyers of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has filed a motion before the Pasay regional trial court to allow her to be placed under house arrest instead of the current hospital arrest, saying that she was now fit to go
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:11P
Justices nix arbitration for nursing homes
Both cases were appealed from the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, which had affirmed decisions by trial judges to compel arbitration. Gayle Shotts sued OP Winter Haven Inc., as personal representative of the estate of Edward Henry Clark,
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:07P
Feds support Libya's trial bid for Gadhafi, but envoy questions justice system
But human rights groups say Libya's justice system isn't equipped to handle the case and that Gadhafi's son should face trial at the court in The Hague. Canada's ambassador to Libya also recently told a Commons committee the country's justice system
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:04P
Court Orders NDLEA To Pay
Justice Idowu, who said that the NDLEA gave misleading information to the Federal High Court, held that Section 34(4) of the 1999 Constitution stipulated that a person arrested must be brought to court within reasonable time. The trial judge held that
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:03P
Mohamed Mohamud: 1 year later, case takes shape against man accused in
The 13 men who previously argued entrapment have been tried, found guilty and sent to prison for terms ranging from six years to life. Prosecutors and defense lawyers haven't talked publicly about the Mohamud case since a few days after his arrest.
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:02P
Khmer Rouge Trial Is Failing Victims of Pol Pot's Regime
While there is now wide agreement in UN circles that the ECCC is a mistake that should never be repeated elsewhere, a fair trial of Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan and Ieng Sary would allow the court to keep some of its promises to victims.
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:01P
'Fear of homosexuals' led to stabbing death of senior, Vancouver court hears
Holt's blood was found in Haynes' room, but he denied being involved, blaming the crime on two other men. At trial, expert pathologist Dr. Charles Lee testified that the victim suffered from approximately 130 stab wounds and cutting injuries.
Updated: 11/24/2011 09:00P
Arroyo wants house arrest
MANILA, Philippines - Lawyers of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo are asking the Pasay Regional Trial Court to place her under house arrest after abandoning their earlier request for hospital arrest. Atty. Jose Flaminiano made the motion after
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:58P
Karo kari case: SHC orders protection for courageous teen
The bench also directed the investigating officer to submit his report before the trial court which would decide the case the next day. Till then the court restrained the police from arresting the couple. It also ordered Preedy police station to
Updated: 11/24/2011 08:56P
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