Sentences with phrase «against the perpetrator»

Experience with civil sexual abuse cases against educational institutions It is important to know that victims of sexual abuse, whether they are children or adults, have the right to bring a civil legal action against the perpetrator of their abuse.
The authorities will also take strong - handed punitive actions against the perpetrators of cryptocurrency - related scams.
Where it can be established criminal activity has occurred, RECA encourages law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges against perpetrators of mortgage fraud.»
They were also mandated to recommend appropriate civil or criminal action to be taken against the perpetrators, make appropriate suggestions to the State Government towards the prevention of future occurrence and also recommend appropriate monetary sum as compensation (s) for damages or injuries that may have been suffered by any individual or group of individuals in respect of matters received by it.
The new reforms go beyond civil claims against perpetrators, and also ease limitation periods for victims» compensation claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB).
First, in criminal proceedings, the prosecutor is filing charges against a perpetrator who has broken the law in some way.
The charges brought against the perpetrators by District Attorney Thompson shock the conscious and can not go unpunished.
A person damaged by unfair trading activities (eg, use of material non-public information) may bring a civil action for damages against the perpetrator.
Whether it's facing medical debt that is now in collection, loan default due to predatory lending practices, or having to secure a protective order against perpetrators of domestic violence, the Northwest Justice Project provided legal help to 1,426 people last year in the 9th District alone.
It may be stating the obvious but managers need to take all allegations seriously, which means carrying out a full investigation and taking action against the perpetrator if the allegation is upheld.
The employee could choose to involve police and lodge a criminal complaint against the perpetrator for sexual assault — and this could also lead to criminal charges against the victim's employer (i.e. the company) and its officers, directors and supervisors personally, under Criminal Code section 217.1.
Europe must avoid the trap that the Islamic State is setting by focusing its responses to the Paris attacks and other outrages against the perpetrators and their supporters.
And they should work for this within an international order of peace which itself has need of protection and defense against perpetrators of violence.14
In such cases, we may grumble and protest and promise to vote against the perpetrators next election day, but we do not feel that we have become victims of an outrage.
For example, there is no criminal prosecutions against perpetrators of the Great Recession.
Thus, background checks provide no protection against perpetrators who have never been caught or who simply never will.
Yet spontaneous street demonstrations throughout the week denouncing the attack and seeking to pressure the government to act against its perpetrators suggest that Libyans are determined to build an inclusive society, free from fear.
Otumfuo says elections in the country have over the years been characterized by chaos because police, who are mandated to maintain peace and order failed to apply sanctions against perpetrators of such violation.
The monarch has, therefore, alerted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni; Director of State Security Service, Mr. Adekunle Ajanaku, as well as the Executive Secretaries of Lagos Island Local Government and Lagos Island Local Council Development Authority to move against the perpetrators of the illegal act.
He said that Gov. Willie Obiano was not in doubt of what the Army would do as regards the disciplinary measures against the perpetrators.
Yet, many rescues have crossed them off their list instead of advocating enforcement of animal cruelty laws against perpetrators, fighting for favorable legislation and rallying to protect the beleaguered breed.
Child victims of sexual and physical assault can sometimes be too anxious to testify against the perpetrator, especially if the perpetrator is a family member.
As a movie fan, I can't how many times I've seen a man or woman wronged by the villain before setting out to gain vengeance against the perpetrator, their friends, their family, their dog and anyone within a several mile radius.
We routinely file suits and collect judgments against perpetrators of insurance fraud including both insureds and medical providers.
A notice to quit is procured from the victim and possession is obtained against the perpetrator who has become a trespasser.
Phoebe's story is one of many that has left communities reeling, schools in the hot seat and parents enraged by the lack of protection of their children and a lack of discipline against the perpetrators.
It states that any person against whom fraud is committed may obtain appropriate relief against the perpetrator.
Representation of hundreds of investors in complex securities action involving oil and gas investor scam resulting in $ 21.5 MM disgorgement order obtained by the Securities and Exchange Commission against the perpetrators and the investor clients receiving a collective 60 % interest in the oil and gas company after the perpetrators were removed through successful appointment of a Ch.
When a case involves a crime, victims must understand that the prosecuting attorney who is bringing criminal charges against a perpetrator does not represent the victim.
So it is not uncommon for crime victims to file civil cases against perpetrators or responsible third parties.
Even if there are no criminal charges laid against the perpetrator, you may still be able to bring a civil claim for compensation after a bouncer assault.
Six hour time reimbursement for the time you dedicate in the investigation and taking precautions against the perpetrators.
While criminal penalties for child abuse provide some measure of accountability against the perpetrator, they do not compensate the victim for the horrific injuries and harm they have endured.
Further, F.S. 415.111 allows for civil remedy (a lawsuit) for vulnerable adults who have been abused, neglected or exploited to pursue litigation against any perpetrator to recover both actual and punitive damages.
Tort law allows victims to file personal injury lawsuits against their perpetrators.
Maintaining the six - year rule deprives the victim of the vindication and accountability that comes with a successful claim directly against the perpetrator.
[3] If the tenant damages the premises, [4] the landlord and other tenants can recover against the perpetrator's insurance.
I am supporting several pieces of legislation to lengthen the time period a victim can bring a legal action against a perpetrator and I am hopeful that an agreement will happen before the legislative session ends this year.»
Both criminal and civil actions may be brought against the perpetrator of child abuse.
Working in tandem with the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative and non-profit organization Without My Consent, attorneys at K & l Gates assist victims on a pro bono basis by using federal copyright law to take down images and pursue damages against perpetrators.
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Further follow - up may be necessary to ensure action is taken against the perpetrator, and to protect the animal.
'' [Christians] are also told that if they would seek filing of blasphemy charges against the perpetrators, then blasphemy cases would be filed against them as well, as there had been requests [to do so] from local mosques,» Minhas added.
And while there's certainly a danger in being overly sensitive to differing opinions, there is also a risk in not being willing to stand up against the perpetrators of actual injustices.
Over the past year, Twitter has debuted new features meant to reduce the prevalence of online vitriol on the social media service, including using an algorithm to detect abusive behavior before it is reported so that Twitter can reduce the visibility of such posts and take action against the perpetrators.
Where there is injustice, most white Americans would say they stand with the victims and against the perpetrators.
ICV President Abraham Mathai said: «We demand criminal action against the perpetrators and an unconditional apology from the state government.
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