Sentences with phrase «about justice for victims»

Think about it — throughout the dialogue here support has been given to you for your approach in bringing about justice for victims of abuse and confronting powers that abuse.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said in a letter released on Sunday night that the agency's request wasn't about setting legal precedent, but rather seeking justice for the victims and investigating other possible threats.

Mr. Thiel said, «I figured it would eventually come out,» adding that he was happy his role might spur a conversation about it being «extremely hard for the most common victims to get justice.»

I respect an affirm your action in bringing about justice for abuse victims.

For instance he talkes about how important justice is... and yet works to keep those in the church responsible for injustice insultated to the benefit of the church, over victims of crimFor instance he talkes about how important justice is... and yet works to keep those in the church responsible for injustice insultated to the benefit of the church, over victims of crimfor injustice insultated to the benefit of the church, over victims of crimes.

Judging from the number of parents supporting and taking interest in this case and speaking out about rape and rape culture and the victimization of women and children, I would assume the majority of the world understands the purpose of Operation Roll Red Roll, which I believe is justice for the Jane Doe victim.

It's critical that, alongside other international actors who care about justice for Isis victims, it now engages with ongoing trials, including by paying for human rights monitoring at courthouses.

If Iraq wants to show that, unlike Isis, it actually cares about victims, justice, and rule of law, it needs to develop a plan to fairly prosecute people for the full range of crimes they committed, and with a clear role for victims» voices.

Speaking the day after talking with victims of crime in Bristol, the prime minister called for a «national debate» about how the criminal justice system could be reformed which required a reassessment of where its priorities should be.

Siena College in a new poll released Tuesday morning asked New Yorkers for the first time about the push to make it easier for child sex abuse victims to seek justice.

«I am disappointed with the thought that legislators are more concerned about lobbyists for certain organizations and getting reelected than justice for sexual abuse victims,» a furious Jeanine Pirro said.

ALBANY — An upstate investor who has targeted Senate Republicans for not passing a measure making it easier for child sex abuse victims to seek justice hasn't forgotten about the Assembly Democratic inaction on the issue this year.

ALBANY — Maybe that's why state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan is more concerned about the rights of the predators than justice for victims.

Strong Island (Netflix) Yance Ford directed this heartrending documentary about his uphill battle to get justice for his brother William, the victim of a 1992 murder in which the killer walked away without an indictment.

To shine a light on this important work, we spoke with Dr. Rachel Touroo, Director of Veterinary Forensics at the ASPCA, about the critical role veterinary forensic science plays in obtaining justice for victims of animal cruelty.

Our personal injury law firm is passionate about victims and will pursue justice for them at all costs.

If these cases get sent back as well, good luck to those victims obtaining justice in a country not particularly known for it (and I'm not just talking about criminal justice).

Within the large asbestos practice at Sokolove Law, Ricky participates in a number of efforts designed to educate about asbestos awareness and help asbestos victims and their families fight for justice and compensation.

Ms. Desormeau's comments focus on access to justice, particularly for victims of family violence; Mr. Giggey talks about the challenges of representing a family law client where the opponent lacks representation.

The experienced attorneys at Shapiro Law Firm, P.A. offer the following information about personal injury law to help injury victims understand the importance of pursuing justice and compensation for their injuries.

Accident victims and their families care about this for two fundamental reasons: (1) the desire for some measure of justice and, (2) because they believe it impacts their civil case.

Justice Topolniski held, at para. 2, that Judge Savaryn misapplied the law of consent and went on to state this, at paras. 24 - 5: «There is no place for sexual stereotyping in sexual assault cases and no inference should be drawn about a complainant's credibility on how a victim of sexual assault is to react to the trauma... [T] he criminal justice system must not allow myths and stereotypes about sexual assault victims to influence ouJustice Topolniski held, at para. 2, that Judge Savaryn misapplied the law of consent and went on to state this, at paras. 24 - 5: «There is no place for sexual stereotyping in sexual assault cases and no inference should be drawn about a complainant's credibility on how a victim of sexual assault is to react to the trauma... [T] he criminal justice system must not allow myths and stereotypes about sexual assault victims to influence oujustice system must not allow myths and stereotypes about sexual assault victims to influence outcomes.

Notable mandates: Represented physicians involved in providing care to Ashley Smith during the 2013 coroner's inquest; acted for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in a defamation action against Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Tim Hudak and energy critic Lisa MacLeod; in Wise v. Iran, acted for a Canadian victim of a suicide bombing (executed by individuals who received material support from Iran) who sought leave to intervene in ongoing proceedings commenced by United States plaintiffs in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert rJustice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert rjustice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert reports.

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities, a national human rights organization, will be appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada in Mowat v. Canada (Attorney General), an appeal about access to justice for victims of discrimination.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a judgment on important jurisdictional matters for cartel follow on cases; while it is being criticised for what it says (or does not say) about the applicability of arbitration clauses, its real practical meaning may lie in the claimant - friendly and clear decision that cartel victims can sue cartelists in the court of the cartel victim's domicile.

If we still subscribe to the importance of the golden thread — that proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal justice is a core value of freedom and democracy — then of greater importance than myth - busting on victim typology is the continuing, but now statutorily discredited, need for warnings about the dangers of false rape allegations.

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About 20 years ago, a policeman in Wagga Wagga called Terry O'Connell, who was concerned at the high numbers of repeat offenders in the justice system, developed a method for dealing with young offenders, victims and their respective families.

That's 500 opportunities for the criminal and juvenile justice and victim service practitioners and policymakers we serve to learn about what works, what doesn't, and what's promising.