New smacking laws to be reviewed
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The government confirms it is to review the laws banning parents from smacking their children.
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The Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference will review tapes of the fight that broke out in the fourth quarter of the Clemson-South Carolina game before deciding on penalties.
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On the anniversary of motorist Rodney King's beating by Los Angeles police being caught on amateur video, France approves a law that bars non-professional journalists from filming violent attacks and distributing them on the internet.  By the Associated Press.
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Labour to launch "zero tolerance" criminal justice drive and review of self-defence laws.
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Animal advocates around the nation hope that public outrage over dogfighting and puppy mill scandals in Virginia will force state and federal lawmakers to pass tougher animal abuse laws.
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The NBA will challenge a decision to reduce by 10 games a 25-match ban on Indiana Pacers Jermaine O&#39;Neal for his part in an ugly brawl during a clash with the Detroit Pistons last month.
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Controversial bills proposed new penalties (including jail time) for copyright violations.
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Greensboro, NC (Sports Network) - The Atlantic Coast Conference and the Southeastern Conference announced penalties Monday to members of the Clemson and South Carolina football teams for their involvement in a brawl on November 20.
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Parents in England and Wales who smack children so hard it leaves a mark face jail under new laws.
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Animal advocates hope dogfighting and puppy mill scandals will breed tougher animal abuse laws. Here is a look at legislation already proposed:
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It&#39;s official, the notorious brawl last month between the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and some fans has resulted in criminal charges.
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RICHMOND, Aug. 22 -- Republican leaders in the Virginia General Assembly said they will introduce a plan Thursday to overhaul the controversial abusive-driving fees by applying them to out-of-state motorists and trying to limit the specific traffic offenses that would trigger them.
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PULLMAN, Wash. -- Washington State officials hope to avoid a repeat of 2002&#39;s post-Apple Cup melee by having more police on site and stressing good sportsmanship at the game Saturday.
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New measures to fight crime and drugs are expected to be at the heart of the Queen&#39;s Speech on Tuesday. The creation of national ID cards, new measures against &quot;yobs&quot; and drug tests for minor offenders are set to feature.
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Schools and parents get new guidance aimed at stopping pupils using mobile phones and the internet to bully others.
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The NBA will challenge a decision to  reduce by 10 games a 25-match ban on Indiana Pacers Jermaine  O'Neal for his part in an ugly brawl during a clash with the  Detroit Pistons last month.
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The NBA is reviewing film of the Celtics-Knicks game Monday night that included physical incidents involving most notably Boston's Paul Pierce and Tony Allen . A decision on possible discipline could be made today.