Criminal Law

‘SVU’ Snags ‘Criminal Minds’ Star – for Episode Airing Opposite ‘Criminal Minds’ – YAHOO!

Did you vow to stop watching “Criminal Minds” when Paget Brewster left? If so, NBC would like to invite you to watch her on “Law & Order: SVU” when it premieres on Sept. 26 — opposite the premiere of “Criminal … Continue reading

Sex assault likely to attract life sentence – Hindustan Times

The UPA government is finally ready with the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012 to slap life imprisonment for sexual assault and acid attacks – seven years after it initiated a review of criminal laws. The proposal that the cabinet will … Continue reading

‘Law and Order: SVU’ Snags ‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster – for Episode Airing Against ‘Criminal Minds’ – YAHOO!

Did you vow to stop watching “Criminal Minds” when Paget Brewster left? If so, NBC would like to invite you to watch her on “Law & Order: SVU” when it premieres on Sept. 26 — opposite the premiere of “Criminal … Continue reading

Cabinet likely to consider proposal on amending rape law – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The cabinet is likely to consider tomorrow a proposal to amend criminal law to make ‘rape’ a gender-neutral offence by substituting the word with ‘sexual assault’ and enhancing punishment for acid attacks. As per the proposal to amend … Continue reading

New Illinois laws will aid crime victims – Examiner

On Monday, July 16, 2012, Governor Pat Quinn signed three bills into law that will increase assistance for crime victims and their families. Helping crime victims is part of his commitment to increase the public safety in Illinois. The first … Continue reading

Paget Brewster to Guest on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 14 Premiere (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter

Paget Brewster’s break from TV won’t be a long one. The actress, who departed the role of Emily Prentiss after 125 episodes on Criminal Minds, will appear in the season premiere of Law & Order: SVU. PHOTOS: Broadcast TV’s Returning … Continue reading

Mali seeks International Criminal Court probe – San Jose Mercury News

The prosecutor said earlier this month that destruction by Islamists of Muslim shrines in the northern town of Timbuktu could be a war crime. Islamist groups claim the sites violate Islamic law by encouraging people to direct their prayers …

Role of Social Media in Law Enforcement Significant and Growing – Yahoo Finance

LexisNexis ® Risk Solutions today announced the results of a comprehensive survey focused on the impact of social media on law enforcement in criminal investigations. The survey revealed that currently four out of five respondents use various …

Leave It to Law Enforcement – New York Times

Every organization must stay true to its mission, and the mission of the N.C.A.A. is not to enforce the nation’s criminal laws.

Commission: Ditch newspaper theft law – Fort Morgan Times

A commission that reviews criminal laws recommended Friday doing away with a Colorado law that makes it a crime to steal free-distribution newspapers, rebuffing arguments that the papers have value. The commission’s action is only a …