From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): Senators from both sides of the aisle stood together as they announced new enhancements to the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act. The changes are designed to broaden even further the bi-partisan support this … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-04-06/criminal-justice/lawsuit-challenges-underfunded-public-defender-system/a51271-1 April 6, 2016 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PITTSBURGH – Poor people must be allowed to sue for enforcement of their right to legal counsel, according to an argument being … Continued
Posted at https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2016/04/alarming-surge-in-recorded-executions-sees-highest-toll-in-more-than-25-years/ 6 April 2016, 12:27 UTC Dramatic surge in executions globally– highest number recorded by Amnesty International in more than 25 years Three countries – Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia – responsible for almost 90% of all recorded … Continued