The Attorney General is backing down from her position that an appointment cannot be made without a search committee, but is setting conditions for appointing a Civil Service Commissioner without one. According to the Attorney General’s position, “First, the committee will operate with ongoing legal counsel from the Prime Minister’s Office’s legal advisor and … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission of India, which will serve from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. According to the notification issued on Monday, the commission will comprise a full-time Chairperson, four members, and additional ex-officio and part-time members. The commission’s role will be to review and … Read more
Canada’s justice minister says he’s looking at options for increasing the penalties for car theft, after the federal government convened a national summit on the issue. In an interview that aired Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live, Virani said solving the problem of rising car thefts was a priority for the government. “One of the principal aspects of the … Read more
