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The end of fair justice in the UK
Britain was renowned the world over for its court system and fair trials but that will most likely end "Parliament will this week be asked to make the most serious single assault on liberty in memory. The witness anonymity bill abolishes the right of defendants to know the... Georgia Man Killed Own Daughter to Protect Family Honor
"Honor killings and family name are still seen as a major part of life for immigrants despite where they live. In the UK, many stories exist of such acts especially amongst the South Asian communities but it was something that usually didn't hit the news in the USA. This... Google trying to take privacy seriously
"This week was a very interesting week as far as Google and privacy goes. First, a burglary (the same on that affected CNET earlier last month) was confirmed to have affected all Google employees hired before... Constitutional Court Battle in South Africa
A senior judge is accused of attempting to influence the outcome of a corruption hearing involving ANC President Jacob Zuma. The constantly-embattled Zuma, leader of South Africa's ruling party, was also at the heart of arms trading and sex scandals. "The Judicial Services... Fake priest heard confessions at Vatican
No doubt his punishment was ten "Hail Mary's""A fake priest was caught trying to hear confessions in St Peter’s Basilica, a Vatican judge said today. Judge Gianluigi Marrone, who is a member of the court system of... Court order on YouTube user data fans privacy fears
"NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge's order to Google Inc (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom Inc (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) sparked an outcry on... Morroco: Al Jazeera journalist on "a political" trial (updated)
"UPDATES: Al Jazeera lawyers quit Rabat trial By Ahmed El Amraoui in Rabat Rachidi is facing prosecution under Article 42 of the country's press code [AFP] The trial of Hassan Rachidi, Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Morocco, has been adjourned, after the defence team walked... That's Not a Chip... That's a Pringle!
In a tax dispute ruling, a London judge announced that Pringles are not potato chips, as they do not fit the legal definition. The stackable snackables are made from dough and not potato, and the eating "experience"... YouTube ordered to reveal its viewers
" Dismissing privacy concerns, a federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the popular online video-sharing service to disclose who watches which video clips and... THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT
"DEAD BODYGUARDS Maj. Gen. William Robertson,Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, Europe Col William Densberger,V Corps Chief of Operations and Plans Col. Robert Kelly,V Corps Chief of Intelligence Spec. Gary Rhodes, Crew Chief died: 2/23/93 - All were killed when... Get Out Of Houston...NOW!!
"The probability of a major terrorist event in Houston, Texas over the July 4th weekend is in the 60-70% range. And that means the whole southeast corner of Texas and possibly all of the Katrina-devastated Gulf coast states are also at risk.When a federal judge issues a... Court hints at bigger AGO bribery conspiracy
This bribery case really interesting, AGO put their department image on stake..." The Corruption Court questioned Monday whether there could be a larger conspiracy involving the Attorney General's Office (AGO) in the...Shiv Malik ordered to hand police source material for terrorism book
A British journalist who wrote a book on terrorism has been ordered to turn over his sources to police within 7 days or face legal penalties."Freelance journalist Shiv Malik must hand over his source material for a book on terrorism to Greater Manchester Police within seven...FOIA Brain Teaser: When Is An Agency Not An Agency?
"A judge ruled this week that the Office of Administration (OA), part of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests because it is not an “agency” under the law. The ruling adds to the inconsistent and somewhat arbitrary...The Immunity Deal
"Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a breakthrough compromise yesterday on a bill that would dramatically revamp the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Most significantly, the draft legislation...
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