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Swiss Court Orders Bail for Polanski During His Fight Against the U.S. Extradition Request |
On November 23, 2009, a Swiss court ordered bail be given to Roman Polanski, the filmmaker detained as he resists the U.S. extradition request...more |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Switzerland |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Sex Crimes |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Holds Council Meeting as Lisbon Treaty Goes Into Effect |
On November 30 and December 1, 2009, the Council of the European Union’s Just and Home Affairs held its 2979th meeting as the Lisbon Treaty was taking effect. The Council made progress on a wide... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Europe, Portugal, European Union |
Jurisdiction, Terrorism, White Collar Crime, Sex Crimes, Treaties, Financial Crimes |
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The Code of Conduct on Cooperation in Combating International Tax Evasion |
The United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters (“U.N. Tax Committee”) had agreed in its 2007 annual meeting to develop a Code of Conduct on Cooperation in... |
David Spencer |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
World |
Administration of Justice, Taxation, United Nations, Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation, Tax Crimes, International Convention |
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Congress Enacts Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act |
On October 19, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009 (FEREA), which facilitates quicker response to requests by foreign governments for evidence in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
World, United States |
Administration of Justice, Prisoner Rights, International Cooperation, Evidence Gathering |
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Justice Department Serves John Doe Summons on Stanford Receiver |
On December 2, 2009, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an ex parte petition with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, requesting pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 7602 leave to serve... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
World, United States, Antigua & Barbuda |
Taxation, Fraud, White Collar Crime, Tax Enforcement, Tax Crimes, Financial Crimes, Banking Supervision |
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OECD Working Group on Bribery Adopts New Measures to Strengthen Convention |
On November 26, 2009, the 30 members of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and eight other members who are members of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention have agreed on... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
World, OECD |
International Organizations, Taxation, Bribery, Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation, Tax Crimes, Economic Crimes |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Overturns District Court and Grants Habeas Petition of Former Bosnian Diplomat in Extradition Case |
On December 9, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed an order of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denying a petition for a writ of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Bosnia |
Extradition, Jurisdiction, International Courts, Embezzlement, International Cooperation, International Crimes |
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Allegations of Abuse Continue Against U.S. Detention Policies in Afghanistan |
In November 2009, allegations of continuing mistreatment of detainees at U.S. facilities in Afghanistan has continued and raises questions about the extent to President Obama has fulfilled his... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Canada, United States, Afghanistan |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Torture, Prisoner Rights, Crimes against Humanity |
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U.S. Indicts Chicagoan For Helping Mumbai Terror Attacks as Wave of U.S. Persons Are Increasingly Involved in Terrorism Incidents |
On December 7, 2009, an indictment was returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago against David Coleman Headley, a U.S. citizen in Chicago, for allegedly engaging in extensive surveillance of targets... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, India, Denmark |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Terrorism, Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, International Crimes |
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British Foreign Minister Pledges to End Ability of Magistrates to Issue Arrest Warrants against Political Leaders in Israel Livini Case |
On December 15, 2009, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband announced that the British government would no longer permit legal harassment of Israeli and other foreign officials by British judges... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Israel, Palestine, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Jurisdiction, Comparative and International Law, International Cooperation, International Law |
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Lisbon Treaty Facilitates Stronger International Enforcement and Criminal Justice Efforts |
On December 1, 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force. Title V fosters more centralized power for the EU criminal justice and enforcement as well as facilitates criminal justice harmonization... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Europe, Portugal |
Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Immigration, International Courts, Treaties, International Cooperation, International Law |
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Irish Authorities Make Record Seizure of Cigarettes from the Philippines |
On October 28, 2009, Irish authorities seized more than 120 million contraband cigarettes in Greenore Port, County Louth, Ireland, in the largest single seizure ever made in the European Union. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Europe, Ireland, Philippines |
Customs Enforcement, Maritime, Taxation, Fraud, Tax Enforcement, Tax Crimes, Smuggle, Seizure |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Holds Foreigner Charged with Crimes Has Right to Challenge Jurisdiction Without Surrendering |
On December 11, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a U.S. District Court’s denial of a Lebanese national’s motion for mandamus, challenging U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Kuwait, Lebanon |
Extradition, Jurisdiction, International Courts, Fraud, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Crimes, International Law, International Crimes |
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Rwanda and Burundi To Sign Extradition Treaty |
After holding two-day bilateral talks, Rwanda and Burundi have agreed to sign an extradition treaty. This treaty will further facilitate the prosecution of suspected participants in the 1994... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
Africa, Burundi, Rwanda |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Human Rights, War Crimes, Treaties |
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Senate Holds Hearing on Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act |
Sen Joe Lieberman chaired the second Committee hearing on S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. Senator Lieberman explained that Senators Levin, McCaskill, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
World, United States |
Fraud, White Collar Crime, Financial Crimes |
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Italy Convicts 23 Americans for Alleged Rendition of Terrorism Suspect |
On November 4, 2009, an Italian magistrate found 23 Americans guilty of kidnapping a Muslim cleric in Milan in 2003. This was the first instance of criminal prosecution of U.S. nationals for the... |
Erik Sapin |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
United States, Italy |
Extradition, Intelligence, Terrorism, Kidnaping |
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New European Crime Prevention Network to Boost Integration of Best Practices |
On September 15, 2009, the Council of the European Union decided to set up a new European Crime Prevention Network. The decision came after an Opinion from the European Parliament based on an... |
Erik Sapin |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
Europe |
Administration of Justice, European Union, International Cooperation |
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U.K. Government Approves Law Society Anti-Money Laundering Practice Note |
On October 29, 2009, HM Treasury approved the Law Society’s updated anti-money laundering practice note. The Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) and the courts will now have to have regard to the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
United Kingdom |
Money Laundering |
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American Sues FBI Agents for Illegal Detention and Rendition in Africa |
On November 20, 2009, Amir Meshal of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, sued in the U.S. District Court for D.C. FBI agents who allegedly illegally detained and mistreated him in Kenya and Ethiopia. His... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
United States, Kenya, Ethiopia |
Extradition, Terrorism, Prisoner Rights |
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Fifth Circuit Decision Affirmed Dismissal of Claim of Abuses Due to Extraordinary Rendition from U.S. to Syria as Conduct Without a Remedy |
On November 2, 2009, the Circuit Court of Appeals issued an en banc decision that affirmed the District Court dismissal of claims arising out of extraordinary rendition. Maher Arar filed the action... |
Erik Sapin |
26 |
1 |
2010-01-01 |
Canada, United States, Syria |
Extradition, Terrorism, Prisoner Rights |