The Melbourne Police Service is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters, the Joseph Pellicano Law Enforcement Centre. A ceremony to celebrate this momentous occasion with members of our community and elected leaders will be held September 14 at 11 a.m. at 250 West NASA Boulevard (northeastRead More →
August 31, 2022 Vrikis & Kouppi LLC To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. 03rd of August 2022, the Nicosia Criminal Court handed down concurrent prison sentences, of a maximum of 9 years, to a defendant who, after a hearing,Read More →
“We the People” will promote fair and equitable discussion of constitutional law through articles on current topics written by those who have earned or are working toward their law degree. Elon Law students are working to advance legal education and scholarship through a new online constitutional law journal. Led byRead More →
Three Heads of Government met virtually on August 26, 2022 to seek ways to use international law to seek compensation for the damage caused to small island states by climate change. The Heads of Government of Antigua and Barbuda, Tuvalu and Palau met under the aegis of the organization “TheRead More →
According to a report published Wednesday by Amnesty International, Iran and Turkey are violating international law by banning Afghan refugees from entering their country or sending them back against their will to live in danger under the Taliban dictatorship. Following the catastrophic US military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021,Read More →
Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, RepublicRead More →
The first of what should be an annual event – the Plumas County Law Enforcement Fair – held on Sunday, August 28 proved to be a success. “We couldn’t be happier with how the event went and we’re even more impressed with the outstanding turnout from the community we serve,”Read More →
Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, RepublicRead More →
Debate around the proposed indigenous voice in parliament is heating up, with one side warning that it will be extremely powerful – encouraged by politicians whether they like it or not – while the other side has called the argument a ” “absurd”. The Albanian government insists that the Voice’sRead More →
Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane J. Sabatino of the Office of Field Operations, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). American Security Today is pleased to report that Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane J. Sabatino from the Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will beRead More →
– Advertising – PRESS RELEASE Three Heads of Government met virtually on August 26, 2022 to seek ways to use international law to seek compensation for the damage caused to small island states by climate change. The heads of government of Antigua and Barbuda, Tuvalu and Palau have come togetherRead More →
Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, RepublicRead More →
A former law enforcement officer from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was sentenced today to six years in prison and two years of supervised release for using excessive force against arrestees, the attorney general announced. Deputy Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Francis M. Hamilton. III for theRead More →
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Students are back on campus at Indiana State University. While they are excited to resume some of their favorite activities on campus, they want to make sure they are safe. Abigail Jameson is a freshman on campus. As this is her first year as aRead More →
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August 26, 2022 – Following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state legislatures have begun passing new laws targeting those who obtain and provide abortion services, as well as those who assist them. Some state laws impose criminal liability, and others may soon follow. And, ofRead More →
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BURKE COUNTY. NC — As thousands of students took a break this summer, law enforcement and local educators have returned to the classroom to find new ways to keep children safe. Channel 9’s Dave Faherty traveled to three counties in the North Carolina foothills where school is set to resumeRead More →
Sex offenses law tightened Spain: Clear consent required for sex 08/25/2022, 10:48 p.m. The Spanish parliament adopts the new law “Only yes means yes”. Any sexual intercourse without express consent is qualified as rape. “Intimidating” compliments and the dissemination of videos of a sexual nature are also punishable. In Spain,Read More →
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for a 1997 murder, despite a recommendation from the state’s pardons and parole board that his life be spared. James Coddington, 50, was lethally injected at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester and was pronounced dead at 10:16 a.m. Governor Kevin StittRead More →
Aug. 25 – TUPELO – Thirty years ago, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi disappeared from the Honey Locust Drive home she shared with her mother. Questions have abounded over the past three decades. Has she been abducted? Did she run away? Is she still alive? Who is responsible? Authorities hope advances inRead More →
Press release August 25, 2022 Wiley filed an amicus brief on behalf of eleven prominent constitutional law professors in support of a federal district court’s finding that key provisions of anti-immigration legislation enacted by the state of Florida are unconstitutional. Deposit City of South Miami vs. Florida in the UnitedRead More →
Mariah Carey has a lot to be thankful for! The crime rate in Atlanta appears to be at an all-time high, and it looks like some fan-favorite celebrities have suffered the most from the plague. One such celebrity is the “When You Believe” singer, whose home was recently burglarized. Luckily,Read More →
OPINION: The execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s home brought to mind a dark and dangerous side of law enforcement. The idea of government agents rummaging through anyone’s private property against their will raises the specter of British soldiers kicking down doors in colonial America. TheirRead More →
Published on August 23, 2022 at 4:50 p.m. Over the past month, there has been some big news in MMIWR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Parents) circles, at least here in New Mexico. Take note of this line: here in New Mexico. We will come back to this later.Read More →
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Interior Standing Committee was held here on Monday under the chairmanship of Senator Mohsin Aziz. The meeting began with deliberations on the Bill titled “Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2022”. The Minister of State for Law and Justice, Senator Shahadat Awan, informed the committee thatRead More →
The law enforcement community is mourning the death of an Oklahoma County sheriff’s deputy. The deputy was trying to deliver eviction papers to a house near Will Rogers World Airport. A large chase ensued which ended at Tinker Air Force Base. This is the first time an Oklahoma County deputyRead More →
Representatives from the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office and the Conway Police Department discussed scams, fraud and other financial crime information with branch managers of First Security Bank in Van Buren and Faulkner counties . “We appreciate First Security Bank for the invitation,” FCSO spokeswoman Sherry Skaggs said. “We encourage everyoneRead More →
Galena, Ks. — Law enforcement is increasing its presence across the state of Kansas. This is part of the You Drink, You Drive, You Lose campaign. It started this weekend and will run until September 7. The campaign aims to help get impaired and reckless drivers off the road, asRead More →
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is legal for its officers to break into any home if suspects resist arrest. The commission said this in EFCC Alert, its monthly e-magazine, citing sections of the Administration of Criminal Justice (ACJA) Act of 2015. According to Article 12(2) ofRead More →
Security in Malta is under threat as every day there is a new story showing the country’s security is compromised, said PN Home Affairs spokesman Joe Giglio. In a statement, Giglio said the PN will continue to insist on security measures and put forward six proposals. Giglio said that theRead More →
Representatives from the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office and the Conway Police Department discussed scams, fraud and other financial crime information with First Security Bank branch managers in Faulkner and Van Buren counties . “We appreciate First Security Bank for the invitation,” FCSO spokeswoman Sherry Skaggs said. “We encourage everyone inRead More →
Those arrested on August 18 are as follows, according to Lt. Lee Rossman of the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office: Edward Gary Kearns Scott Christopher Dobbelaere Samuel Orlo Schäfer Lisa Christine Phillips James Lee Nelson Mercedes Kay Milliken Jerry Lee Milliken Three otherRead More →
Hunting season isn’t here yet, but some people can’t wait to get things ready WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hunting season hasn’t arrived yet, but some people are eager to get things ready so they can take down their prey. Hunters often set up their camps well in advance ofRead More →
Constitutional law experts say new laws are needed to ensure all ministerial appointments are made public, highlighting the Governor General’s assumption that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison would disclose his co-control of five ministries. Governor General David Hurley, in a statement Wednesday, said it was not his responsibility to ensureRead More →
Meta removed several clips from a British rapper’s music video on its platforms earlier this year. Law enforcement reported the content to Meta, saying it could potentially pose a security risk. In its comments, the Center for Democracy & Technology recommended greater transparency in reporting. Loading Something is loading. MetaRead More →
Here students are seen outside the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland. The course allowed them to explore religion and its links to international law. This summer, Charles W. Powell and Emilia Justyna Powell taught a summer course abroad that invited students to learn about atrocities such as genocide and crimesRead More →
Local law enforcement and PennDOT are teaming up to remind people to drive sober as Labor Day weekend approaches. Here’s more about their efforts and what they hope to get out of it. PennDOT and the Millcreek Township Police Department show drivers what happens if they are caught while drivingRead More →
Calls to #DeleteFacebook echoed across social media last week after documents became public detailing how Meta provided Nebraska prosecutors with private messages from a 17-year-old who allegedly planned and performed a late abortion in April. On August 9, Meta published a statement claiming he received a valid legal warrant thatRead More →
MARION, Ill. (WSIL) – Williamson County leaders say they need residents’ help to reduce a growing litter problem. County Commissioner Brent Gentry held a press conference Monday morning and showed pictures of litter on roads and houses in poor condition. Gentry also mentioned a video he posted on Facebook lastRead More →
You can find more information about the VC Law Enforcement Academy by calling 361-573-3291 August 15, 2022 11:48 am Job : August 15, 2022 11:48 am VICTORIA, Texas — On May 25, 17 Law Enforcement Academy cadets graduated from Victoria College’s 100th Basic Peace Officer Certification Class. The cadets wereRead More →
Register to our daily newsletter He writes: “The United Kingdom, of which Northern Ireland is an integral part, is both an economic and a political union. At the heart of its construction are the Acts of Union which, in 1800/1801, laid the foundation for our modern group of nations –Read More →
Iowa law enforcement arrested a man on Sunday whom Omaha police believe was a person of interest in connection with a homicide, authorities say. On Sunday morning, West Des Moines police said officers located a vehicle identified as stolen during the homicide investigation. in Omaha. According to law enforcement, theRead More →
The debate over an Indigenous voice in Parliament continues. For much of the past two weeks, the Australian media has been largely dominated by talk of the Labor government’s proposed referendum on an Indigenous voice in Parliament. Even though this proposal is still in its infancy, it has already provenRead More →
The most recent shooting in Wake County is the fourth this month in which a North Carolina law enforcement officer was killed or injured in the line of duty. GUILFORD COUNTY, NC – Another North Carolina deputy was fatally shot in the line of duty. The search for the shooterRead More →
AUSTIN — Sheriffs, police chiefs and landowners in counties along the Texas-Mexico border have asked for more help securing the border against a wave of migrants they say are arriving. Local law enforcement officers and landowners testified before the Senate Border Security Committee Wednesday in Eagle Pass, one of theRead More →
“At a time when attention has focused on verifying former President Donald Trump’s role in the events of January 6e attack on the United States Capitol; his attempts to persuade Vice President Mike Pence not to certify electoral votes; his appeals to state officials to urge them to select alternativeRead More →
Inside Ponte Vedra High School, there is a club that many students describe as “unique”. It’s called the Law Enforcement Club, and it’s coming back for the 2022-2023 school year. STORY: Survey of Veterans, Relatives and Caregivers of Veterans, to Shape Future Policy in Jacksonville Students and school staff relyRead More →
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Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial candidate rushed to defend former President Donald Trump following the FBI’s search for documents stolen from Trump’s Florida residence and vowed to use the resources of the state of Maryland to ‘oppose’ the federal government if elected in November. Cox said on social media that he, asRead More →
Tuesday 09 August 2022 GoLocalProv News Team View larger + PHOTO: RI Commerce/VisitRI Law enforcement boarded the Block Island ferry on Monday evening in response to a number of passengers who fought. Police reportedly arrested a number of people as the ferry completed its return journey to Pt. Judith. VideosRead More →
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department says an APD officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper fired shots during an attempted carjacking of Cameron Road late Monday night, hitting the suspect. Police Chief Joseph Chacon said the suspect was in critical but stable condition in hospital. ChaconRead More →
The tragic loss of Deputy Andrew Peery has rocked the southern Colorado law enforcement community. Deputy Peery was shot in the line of duty on Sunday evening after responding to a shooting on Ponderosa Drive from safety. Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller said upon hearing the news, he was devastated.Read More →
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida. – Students in St. Johns County return to class on Wednesday and like parents in all other school districts in the region – school safety is a priority for parents. Admit it, going back to school is supposed to be a time for taking pictures ofRead More →
After TASE deputies’ attempt on the man failed, they shot him dead when he began threatening them with a knife, according to the sheriff’s office. OTSEGO, Minn. — A Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot a 22-year-old man early Sunday morning in Otsego, according to the sheriff’s office. AccordingRead More →
Homeowners should have recycling containers For the editor: My wife and I moved to South Lake Tahoe five years ago. After living in several communities in California, we’re puzzled as to why South Lake Tahoe doesn’t have recycling containers to pick up on garbage day. We think of all places,Read More →
Published on August 6, 2022 at 2:51 p.m., Last update on August 6, 2022 at 2:53 p.m. Albuquerque police said Friday night a fourth Muslim man was fatally shot in southeast Albuquerque. The victim’s name has not been released. Attorney Ahmad Assed, who is president of the Islamic Center ofRead More →
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ruled on Friday that in criminal law there is no concept of vicarious criminal liability and that is only if there is a law which renders a person vicariously liable for the acts of another person that such person may beRead More →
A man is dead and a Greensboro police officer is injured after a shooting in Clemmons. As of Friday morning, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, State Bureau of Investigation and Greensboro Police Department were working to locate a homicide suspect. The suspect was at the Speedway gas station at 2405Read More →
NBC 7’s Alexis Rivas takes a closer look at the SDPD’s response to reports of violence at a Rancho Penasquitos woman’s condo and heard from a police chief about why police may have had the wrong information. The circumstances surrounding the death of a Rancho Penasquitos woman raise questions aboutRead More →
RICHLAND CENTER (WKOW) — A judge has ruled the Richland County sheriff’s deputy touched an inmate inappropriately and prohibited the deputy from contacting four people. Deputy Timothy Buckley, 31, was released from Vernon County Jail after receiving a signing bond during his bail hearing on Thursday. Judge Lisa McDougal readRead More →
MUNCIE, Ind. – The team at Maxwell’s Barber Shop in Muncie is trying to say ‘thank you’ to members of law enforcement by offering them free haircuts through the end of August. “Everyone is always talking about paying it forward. What better person to pay for it than someone whoRead More →
“And the work orders directed against the children are a second violation in a row. A child rights framework cannot support imposing fines on children and then forcing them to pay their fines. The NSW government measures are far from consistent with international best practice,” said Dr Peleg. Much ofRead More →
Ukrainian forces are violating international law and endangering civilians by establishing bases in residential areas, including schools and hospitals, Amnesty International said Thursday. The defenders’ tactics “in no way justify Russia’s indiscriminate attacks”, the rights group said in a new report, and some Russian “war crimes”, notably in the cityRead More →
Mogale City MMC for Health and Social Development Gail Mphafudi said illegal mining is wreaking havoc in the area. Gauteng Police arrested 46 suspects during a crackdown on illegal mining in Krugersdorp and Randfontein on August 2, 2022. Photo: @SAPoliceService/Twitter JOHANNESBURG — As the ruling party in the West Rand,Read More →
Who will win the DOJ’s lawsuit against Idaho’s abortion laws? The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho over the state’s abortion ban, saying it violates federal law that requires doctors to provide the necessary care which could include abortion. Lawsuit claimsRead More →
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Friday July 8 Help another agency, Oak Street. Property damage accident, trailer entangled in overhead wire, Latoka Drive SW. Public Assistance, Seventh Avenue W. Juvenile troubles, teenagers harassing the caller, Saturday July 9 Suspicious activity, two people attempted to break into the garage, Golden Gate AvenueRead More →
FP Live: Samantha Power August 15, 2022 | See now In her role as Administrator of the US Agency for International Development, Samantha Power is often thrust into the forefront of some of the world’s greatest crises. From work to ensu…Show moreWhen it comes to Russia honoring a UN-brokered dealRead More →
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When a dozen young black men and a dozen police officers gather in a church to write poetry together, there is apprehension on both sides. “They all pull me aside, like they think they’re the only one, saying, ‘I’m not a poet. I can’t write anything deep,’” Lakayana Drury says.Read More →
On today’s episode of The Confluence: Governor Wolf sues GOP-led Legislature over attempt to propose anti-abortion constitutional amendments(0:00 – 8:00) In Pennsylvania, GOP lawmakers are seeking to amend the state constitution to say whether there is a guaranteed right to abortion access and ban the use of public funds forRead More →
The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Professor Andrew Stockley has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the College of Arts and Law. Professor Stockley, who is currently Executive Dean of City Law School and a member of the City, University of London leadership team at the UniversityRead More →
The Karnataka High Court has stated that criminal law cannot be enforced for the recovery of money paid under a contract unless the offense of cheating or even criminal breach of trust be established. A single bench of judges of Justice M Nagaprasanna granted the petition filed by a certainRead More →
Lawyers representing Archie Battersbee’s parents told Appeal Court judges that unless the withdrawal of his life-saving treatment is postponed, the court would be ‘complicit’ in a ‘flagrant breach of international law’ . Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee filed a final petition with the United Nations (UN) Committee on the RightsRead More →
Following the arrest of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday, Rajya Sabha witnessed a huge ruckus with opposition members waving slogans against the Centre. When opposition MPs continued to disrupt Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as he answered question time, the House leader in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal claimedRead More →
Archie Battersbee Lawyers representing Archie Battersbee’s parents told Court of Appeal judges that unless the withdrawal of his life-saving treatment is postponed, the court will be ‘complicit’ in a ‘flagrant breach of international law’ . Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee filed a final claim with the United Nations (UN) CommitteeRead More →
Isn’t the PMLA a criminal law? It is therefore not surprising that a similar fate met the petitions challenging various clauses of the PMLA, in the July 27 judgment handed down by a three-judge panel of the Supreme Court of India. To analyze the 545 pages of Vijay Madanlal ChoudharyRead More →
