Criminal Law 
FSA head urges tighter law for failing bankers – Daily Telegraph
The government said the independent review will consider the future operation of the so-called Libor rate and the possibility of introducing criminal sanctions for its manipulation. “The situation on the law is that we have looked very carefully at what … Continue reading
International Criminal Court Turns 10 – ABC News
Ten years ago the treaty that created the International Criminal Court came into force … Michael Scharf, of Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. “The expectations for an organization like that historically have to be …
Law tightened on female genital mutilation – swissinfo
“Thanks to the new provision in our criminal law, mutilation of female genitals can be prosecuted and punished by a Swiss judge, even in cases where the offence has taken place abroad and even when not punishable under that country’s … Continue reading
AGAINST THE LAW, PUNISHMENT, AND PENALTIES – Patch
LAWS AND PENALTIES Criminal law is the body of rules and statutes important the offences against the group of people at large. It regulates how suspects are investigated, charged and tried. The law also provides the punishments for convicted offenders.
Ron Dzwonkowski: Lying about military honors no longer a crime – Detroit Free Press
The high court threw out on Thursday a 2006 federal law making it a crime to falsely claim that you are a decorated military veteran. If you lie about being a Medal of Honor winner, you can be found out, … Continue reading
Texting and driving is a crime – Idaho Press-Tribune
The ban was widely advertised in the media, and officers issued warnings to educate the public when the law initially went into effect, Palmer explained. Dan Heil, crime prevention officer for Twin Falls Police Department, said officers go out …
Sci-fi policing: predicting crime before it occurs – Huffington Post
Minneapolis police are breaking down crime statistics and factoring in geographic locations to determine future crimes. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, an assistant law professor at the University of the District of Columbia, has written about …
‘Predictive Policing’ Technology Lowers Crime In Los Angeles – Huffington Post
Minneapolis police are breaking down crime statistics and factoring in geographic locations to determine future crimes. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, an assistant law professor at the University of the District of Columbia, has written about …
Sci-fi policing: predicting crime before it occurs – AP – msnbc.com
Minneapolis police are breaking down crime statistics and factoring in geographic locations to determine future crimes. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, an assistant law professor at the University of the District of Columbia, has written about predictive policing …
Crime Stoppers just another tool in the belt of law enforcement – Dearborn Press & Guide
One of the best tools for law enforcement solving crime was born out of the frustration of a detective in the Southwest looking into unresolved cases in the 1970s. More than 30 years later, the phone number for Crime Stoppers … Continue reading
