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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Refers First Detainee to Rwanda For Trial |
On June 29, 2011, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) announced that for the first time a detainee, Jean Uwinkindi, for Rwanda’s 1994 genocide will be transferred to Rwanda to stand... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
9 |
2011-09-01 |
World, Uganda, Rwanda |
War Crimes, Genocide, Fugitive, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Canadian Appellate Court Upholds Stay of Extradition Request by U.S. on Terrorism Charges Due to Human Rights Violations |
On May 6, 2011, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld the stay of extradition proceedings imposed by a lower court based on human rights violations by the United States government, the requesting... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
9 |
2011-09-01 |
Canada, United States, Pakistan |
Extradition, Human Rights, Intelligence, Terrorism, Torture, International Law |
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Asia/Pacific Catches the Money Laundering Bug |
The Asian/Pacific region is a natural area for the expansion of money laundering operations The combination of drugs and arms trafficking, the smuggling of timber, gems, and other commodities, well-... |
Scott MacDonald |
9 |
9 |
2011-09-01 |
Asia |
Money Laundering, Arms Trafficking, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime, Drug Enforcement, Smuggle |
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European Community Internal Committee of Experts Reviews EC Directive on Mutual Assistance and Other Means to Improve Exchange of Information |
On July 7, 1993, reports from the tax media were that European Community national tax expert David Carr, who has worked as an expert in the European Community’s finance institutions and company law... |
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9 |
7 |
2011-09-01 |
Europe |
Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation, Sovereignty, OECD |
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Venezuela Reiterates Request for U.S. Alleged Terrorism Posada Carriles |
On May 24, 2011, Luisa Estella Morales, the president of the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), has reiterated the request to the U.S. for the extradition of accused Cuban terrorist, Luis... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
United States, Venezuela |
Extradition, Terrorism, International Cooperation, Crimes against Humanity, Prosecution, Counter-terrorism |
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Improving Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Contribution from G8 Countries |
During the 20th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held in Vienna from 11 to 15 April 2011, France in its capacity as Presidency of the G8 on behalf of... |
Michael Plachta |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Russia, Canada, United Kingdom |
Mutual Legal Assistance, Asset Seizure, International Cooperation, Evidence Gathering, Warrants |
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Spanish Judge Issues Indictments in 1989 Jesuits Massacre Case in El Salvador |
On May 30, 2011, Spanish Judge Eloy Velasco issued a 77-page indictment and arrest warrants for 20 Salvadoran former officers whom are charged with crimes against humanity and state terrorism for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
United States, Spain, El Salvador |
Human Rights, Murder, International Cooperation, Deportation, Crimes against Humanity, Conspiracy, Warrants, Indictment, Trial |
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Serbia Finally Arrests and Extradites Mladic to the ICC |
On May 26, 2011, Serbia arrests Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general long wanted by the International Court for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia. (ICTY). On May 28, 2011, a Belgrade... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Serbia, Former Yugoslavia |
Extradition, Murder, War Crimes, Genocide, International Cooperation, Deportation, Crimes against Humanity, International Criminal Court, Arrest, Fugitive |
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INTERPOL Meeting Focuses on Cooperation against Transnational Eurasian Organized Crime |
On May 26-27, 2011, an INTERPOL working group meeting in Yalta focused on intelligence sharing and international collaboration against transnational Eurasian organized crime through INTERPOL?s... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Russia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Finland, Armenia |
Intelligence, Organized Crime, Law Enforcement, International Crimes, INTERPOL, Information Exchange |
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Third Additional Protocol to the 1957 European Convention on Extradition |
The 1957 European Convention on Extradition (hereinafter referred to as the ECE), which entered into force on April 18, 1960, as amended by the two additional protocols thereto of 1975 and 1978, is... |
Michael Plachta |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Europe |
Extradition, Human Rights, International Cooperation, International Law, International Crimes, Policy/Directives |
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Bar Associations Express Concerns Over Lack of Active Dialogue On FATF Consultation Paper |
On June 17, 2011, Kevin L. Shepherd, Esq., Chair of the ABA Task Force on Gatekeeper Regulation and the Profession, on behalf of the American Bar Association, sent a letter to John Carlson, principal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Finland, United States |
FATF, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Confiscation of Stolen French Painting |
On June 3, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the decision of a U.S. District Court to forfeit in favor of the U.S. government for ultimate return to the French... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
France, United States |
Crimes, Cultural Property, Theft |
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Two Books Discuss Torture During the Bush Administration |
Two books discuss the use of torture by the Bush Administration.
In The Institutionalization of Torture by the Bush Administration Is Anyone Response? (2010Intersentia, 310... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Afghanistan, Cuba, Iraq, United States |
Book Review, Human Rights, Interrogation, Law of War, Torture |
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Swiss Government Approves Criminal Charges against Libyan Government |
On June 6, 2011, the Swiss government approved criminal action to prosecute the Libyan government for illegally holding Swiss citizens Rachid Hamdani and Max Goeldi hostage. |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Libya, Switzerland |
Adjective Enforcement, Detention, Human Rights, Immunity, Kidnaping |
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Brazil Supreme Court Grants Habeas Corpus and Overturns Conviction of Dantas |
On June 7, 2011, the Brazilian highest court (5ª Turma do Superior Tribunal de Justiça - STJ) annulled the evidence and conviction of bribery of banker Daniel Dantas during the Operation Satiagraha... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Italy, Brazil |
INTERPOL, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, Jurisdiction, Murder |
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Italy Becomes 5th to Ratify European Anti-Money Laundering Convention |
On January 20, 1004, the Government of Italy deposited its instrument of ratification of the “Convention of Laundering, Searches, Seizure and Confiscation (European Laundering Convention”). It will... |
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10 |
1 |
2011-08-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering, Seizure |
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U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on Reforming: the "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act" |
On June 14, 2011, Rep. Sensenbrenner, chaired a hearing of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security on the "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act." |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
United States |
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
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Bolivian Coca Farmers Vigorously Oppose U.S “Zero Option” for Eradication of Coca Plants |
On December 16, 1993, coca farmers from the tropical region of Cochabamba energetically rejected the U.S. Government’s proposal called “zero option”, which would require total eradication of coca... |
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10 |
1 |
2011-08-01 |
Bolivia |
Drugs & Trafficking, Drug Enforcement |
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G8 Calls For Enforcement Cooperation on Wide Range of Matters |
On May 26-27, 2011, at its summit in Deauville, France, the G8 issued a declaration calling for a wide range of enforcement cooperation on diverse issues facing the world...(more)... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Canada, France, G-8 member countries, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, United States |
Counter-terrorism, Crimes against Humanity, Cybercrime, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Law Enforcement, Weapons of Mass Destruction |
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Russia Joins the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Amid Rule of Law Issues Arising from Yukos Oil and Other Cases |
On May 25, 2011, the OECD invited the Russian Federation to join the OECD?s Working Group on Bribery and to accede to the OECD?s Anti-Bribery Convention. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria signed... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
8 |
2011-08-01 |
Russia, OECD |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Bribery |