World needs an international criminal court

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Members of the international community are participating in the International Criminal Court Preparatory Committee to develop treaty language that would establish a permanent tribunal to hear cases against individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The International Court of Justice's jurisdiction is limited to civil cases among nations, and the mandate of the UN Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia is limited. An international forum is needed to step in when national courts fail to act, but US objections may limit the court's authority and independence.

Analysis, Cases, Powers and duties, International Court of Justice (The Hague, Netherlands), International courts, United Nations. International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Crimes against humanity, international

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Criminal defense lawyers boost bar groups

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Criminal defense lawyers are increasing participation in professional organizations to counter attacks by conservative politicians, according to officials of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In Massachusetts, where Gov William Weld supports strong anti-crime legislation, membership in the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has risen dramatically over the past six months. Forty states have criminal defense associations which have become more active in the past year.

Political activity, Associations, Defense (Criminal procedure), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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More sue their shrinks for sexual misconduct

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A growing trend in psychiatric malpractice cases are suits based on undue familiarity, or sexual misconduct. The American Psychiatric Assn (APA) has determined that sexual misconduct is improper and has created rules against the practice. In many states sexual relations between a psychiatrist and patient can be a cause for both civil and criminal actions, even after treatment has terminated.

Laws, regulations and rules, Medical malpractice, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric ethics

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