CANADA: Opinion: Quick-fix laws following horrific crimes are seldom effective

On Sept. 17, 2021, Mchale Busch, 24, and her son, Noah were tragically confirmed dead. The accused, Robert Keith Major, 53, is facing two charges of first-degree murder and two counts of indignity to human remains. In response, Cody McConnell, Busch’s partner and Noah’s father, and his family are calling for changes to Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act to allow

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Offense pre-SORNA? Pennsylvania is a good option for you.

The Liberty Bell, also known as the Pennsylvania State House bell, is one of history’s most famous symbols of freedom and justice. This month, freedom and justice were restored for Pre-SORNA registrants nationwide, when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that registration requirements cannot be applied retroactively not only to people whose offense occurred in Pennsylvania (as had previously been determined

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Antigua: Sex offenders registry to be established

Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin says residents will soon be alerted when a sex offender moves into their neighborhood by the creation of a sex offenders registry. The formulation of a registry was being discussed for a number of years. Now, the AG says that once convicted, the names of all sexual offenders will be placed on a public registry from early next year. SOURCE

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MORE ACTION NEEDED: Editorial — Say it out loud in Colorado — Sex Offender!

I am one who tends to defend journalists and values the opinions of editorial staff members.  What I have found is that they tend to be knowledgeable about a topic before writing on it.  So, what on earth is happening with the Colorado Springs Gazette? Oncefallendotcom and FAC have commented.  We need more people to comment on this absurd opinion

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