Political and Legal Law

Pussy Riot: ‘We admit our political guilt, but not legal guilt’ – ITV

Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (L) and Maria Alyokhina look out from the defendant’s cell in a courtroom in Moscow today. Credit: Reuters The trial of three members of the all-girl punk band Pussy Riot began in Moscow today.

Council should not be a political law-making body – Bendigo Advertiser

REGARDING the letter “Budget comments show council is out of touch” by Bill Collier in yesterday’s Bendigo Advertiser – Bill, who is kidding who? Local government is not the correct constitutional term. Municipal institutions are what we have.

Unnecessary voter-ID law a total freakin’ mess – Philadelphia Daily News

SITTING in the wood-paneled, high-ceilinged Commonwealth Court room where a circular court seal the size of a child’s backyard wading pool hangs above the bench, I’m thinking, man, this voter-ID law is a total freakin’ mess. On the other hand … Continue reading

Romanians vote on impeaching president, he urges boycott – Reuters

Prime Minister Victor Ponta’s leftist Social Liberal Union (USL) has suspended Basescu and its drive to unseat him has brought a stern dressing-down from Brussels, which accused him of undermining the rule of law and intimidating judges.

Gov. Deval Patrick: EBT enforcement ‘not feasible’ – Boston Herald

The bill signing caps weeks of political strife that pitted Patrick against both houses … “We applaud the governor for signing the EBT reform legislation into law and expect him to fully enforce it,” DeLeo (D-Winthrop) said in a statement.

In Michigan, a ballot measure to enshrine union rights – Reuters UK

DETROIT (Reuters) – After suffering a string of political setbacks in the U.S. industrial heartland … unions also are asking Michigan voters to repeal a law giving state-appointed emergency managers wide powers to cut spending in …

Romanians vote on whether to impeach president – MyFox Philadelphia

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Basescu’s rivals in the government are seeking to impeach him for the second time in five years. They claim the … Continue reading

Romanians vote on whether to impeach president – NBCNews.com

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Basescu’s rivals in the government are seeking to impeach him for the second time in five years. They claim the … Continue reading

Romanians vote whether to oust president – YAHOO!

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Early indications were that he might keep his job due to a low voter turnout. Traian Basescu’s rivals in the … Continue reading

Romanians vote on ousting president in battle that raises concerns about rule of law – Republic

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Early indications were that he might keep his job due to a low voter turnout. Traian Basescu’s rivals in the … Continue reading