News Roundup - December 5, 2014

By James Kang
Dec 05, 2014 / Share
Canada

New judge on the SCC facing questions about her conduct as a lawyer in two cases, The Globe and Mail

Multiple plaintiffs sue federal government for alterations to Canadian Forces compensation regime, Toronto Star

Two youths charged with abduction, robbery, and lesser charges after alleged attempts to grab a baby, The National Post


United States

Attorney asks Illinois high court to put constitutional challenges to pension reform law on fast track, Reuters

U.S. judge moves closer to pursuing contempt charges against Arizona sheriff, Reuters


International

Charges for crimes against humanity against Kenyan president dropped in ICC, Reuters

Prime Minister David Cameron asks Pakistan to ensure British man jailed for blasphemy is treated fairly, Reuters