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Governor Pat Quinn signed an innovative new law that will crack down on individuals who use electronic communication or social media to organize a violent flash mob.
The legislation is designed to respond to a recent uptick in such crimes which have taken place in downtown Chicago. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s [...]
The authors say that, while helmets reduce head injuries and their use should be encouraged, in the context of existing safety campaigns, the impact of legislation seems to be minimal.
Cyclists are vulnerable road users and head injuries among cyclists account for 75% of cycling related deaths. But debate exists about whether or not helmet [...]
Incidents of family violence that end in fatality would undergo investigation by a proposed death review committee, under legislation introduced by the Alberta government on May 7.
The proposed Children First Act would create a Government of Alberta Family Violence Death Review Committee to identify risk factors and patterns, and provide recommendations to the Minister [...]
Edinburgh | 24 May 2012
Amendments to ensure police and fire reform plans are as robust as possible have been announced by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill today.
The series of Stage 2 amendments to the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill have been tabled by the Scottish Government, listening to recommendations from the service, staff [...]
Winnipeg | 1 May 2012
Proposals introduced today by Justice Minister Andrew Swan would expand provincial legislation dealing with fortified buildings that pose a threat to public to include sanctions for setting traps likely to cause death or bodily harm when someone triggers them.
“Such traps are inherently dangerous and pose a threat to emergency [...]
Atlanta GA | 20120402
The Georgia Senate today passed House Bill 1114 by a vote of 48 to 1. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Setzler and carried in the Senate by Sen. William Ligon (R-Waverly), this legislation prohibits assisted suicide, making it a felony punishable by incarceration of up to 10 years.
“This legislation was [...]
Canberra | 26 March 2012
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, today announced the passing of legislation to give the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) Commissioner clearer powers of direction in emergency situations in the Territory.
“This law will strengthen coordination between emergency services agencies by refining existing management arrangements, by putting [...]
Brisbane QLD | Owners of dogs that attack or kill someone will face jail time following the introduction of Criminal Code amendments to State Parliament.
Attorney General Paul Lucas said the amendments, which were released in draft form on October 16, would make it crystal clear that owners who breed and train dangerous dogs with [...]
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