Scholarships awarded to attend International Criminal Law course (IBA - International Bar Association)

Edit Public Technologies 27 Apr 2016
The Special Projects Fund Committee has awarded a grant of £5,810/€7,500 to the Executive Office to provide five scholarships for IBA members to attend the 16th Specialisation Course in International Criminal Law ... A draft programme for the 16th Specialisation Course in International Criminal Law can be found here....

Girl, aged 12, forced to wait weeks for Australian court to approve abortion

Edit The Guardian 27 Apr 2016
... strict abortion laws ... However, McMeekin said her consent alone did not make the abortion lawful under Queensland’s criminal code, which required it to be “authorised or justified by law” ... “It is deeply disappointing that the big parties have done nothing to get rid of these antiquated criminal laws that are completely out of touch with the community....

The UN has talked about drugs, now what? By Richard Branson (The Global Commission on Drug Policy)

Edit Public Technologies 27 Apr 2016
(Source ... 'We want criminal laws that don't say that drug use is a crime.' - Former Swiss President, Ruth Dreifuss. 'Since when is industrial-scale criminality the response to a public health crisis?' - Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg ... Aiding criminality....

Parents Found Responsible For Their Toddler's Meningitis Death

Edit IFL Science 27 Apr 2016
David Stephan and Collet Stephan from Alberta, Canada, were found guilty under Section 215 of the Criminal Code, which includes "failing to provide the necessaries of life," for which the maximum sentence is five years in prison ... She added ... Parents still have to follow the standard of care that is set by the criminal law." ....

Pakistan charity accused of running unauthorised Sharia courts

Edit Gulf News 27 Apr 2016
Court documents show Jamaat-ud-Dawa is accused of organising and holding parallel courts to resolve family, civil, property and criminal law cases ... ....

City Invites Citizen's to Join Police & Fire Academy (City of Missouri City, TX)

Edit Public Technologies 27 Apr 2016
(Source. City of Missouri City, TX) ... Classes begins on May 10 ... Public Safety Headquarters, 3849 Cartwright Rd ... Members will also receive instruction in traffic laws, criminal law and crime scene investigations; learn about the principles of CPR; experience firearms training in a simulator; view a staged SWAT operation, a live fire demonstration; a motor vehicle extrication using the 'Jaws of Life' and a Dive Rescue Team Demonstration....

Violence against women online: "Freedom of speech ends where threats abound" (European Parliament)

Edit Public Technologies 27 Apr 2016
(Source. European Parliament). Women often face harassment online, ranging from insults to threats of rape or physical violence ... MEPs debate it on Wednesday 27 April and vote on it the following day ... Internet has transformed the world, yet anonymity online can foster various forms of violence ... Often there is a criminal law framework which is supposed to prevent this, but not enough steps have been taken yet to adapt it to the digital age....

Terry Reintke: "Freedom of speech ends where threats and strong insults abound" (European Parliament)

Edit Public Technologies 27 Apr 2016
(Source. European Parliament). Women often face harassment online, ranging from insults to threats of rape or physical violence ... MEPs debate it on Wednesday 27 April and vote on it the following day ... Internet has transformed the world, yet anonymity online can foster various forms of violence ... Often there is a criminal law framework which is supposed to prevent this, but not enough steps have been taken yet to adapt it to the digital age....

EU Criminal Law – key to a Security Union based on fundamental rights and values (European Commission)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
Speech by Commissioner Jourová at theEuropean Criminal Law Academic Network, 2016 Annual Conference, 10th Anniversary ... Training legal practitioners on European laws, and making data on criminal law widely available ... Furthermore, to establish minimum rules on criminal law, we have asked Member States for clear factual evidence on the nature or effects of crimes committed on their territory....

EU Criminal Law – key to a Security Union based on fundamental rights and values (European Commission Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
Speech by Commissioner Jourová at theEuropean Criminal Law Academic Network, 2016 Annual Conference, 10th Anniversary ... Training legal practitioners on European laws, and making data on criminal law widely available ... Furthermore, to establish minimum rules on criminal law, we have asked Member States for clear factual evidence on the nature or effects of crimes committed on their territory....

Criminal Justice Reform (Southern Methodist University)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
Dedman Law is eager to engage in the important national debate surrounding issues of fairness, accuracy and compassion in the criminal justice system.' ... This new center will work well with our existing criminal clinic and innocence clinic, and build on our existing faculty strength in criminal law.' ... The gifts to fund the Deason Family Criminal Justice Center in Dedman School of Law count toward SMU Unbridled....

Urfa Masood to be Victoria's first female Muslim magistrate

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 26 Apr 2016
Ms Masood started practising criminal law in 2003 and has worked for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and the Australian Tax Office ... Mr Pakula congratulated Ms Masood on her new position, saying she brought to the role extensive experience in criminal and family law....

New Appointment To Magistrates Court (Premier of Victoria)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016
Ms Masood began practising as a criminal law solicitor in 2003 at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service ... In November 2004, Ms Masood was admitted to the Victorian Bar where she continued her criminal law practice and conducted contested hearings and committals ... 'Ms Masood has extensive experience in criminal law, child protection and family law, as ......
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