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A Brief Review of U.S.-U.K. Extradition Under the Extradition Act 2003 From a Human Rights Perspective |
Since January 2004, any extradition request made to or by the United Kingdom must be dealt with under the Extradition Act 2003 (the “EA”). The EA brought in radical changes to U.K. extradition law... |
Catherine Heard |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Human Rights, Transfer of Prisoners, Prisoner Rights, Capital Punishment, Treaties |
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Law and Politics in Sudan |
There are times when events in the legal and political systems entwine. This interplay of systems is very apparent right now with the situation in Darfur, particularly since mid-July, when the... |
Becky Farrar |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, Africa, Sudan |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, Immunity, Jurisdiction, United Nations, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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Cleveland Museum of Art Returns Artifacts to Italy |
After long discussions, the Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to relinquish 13 ancient artifacts and an early Renaissance cross to the Italian Culture Ministry.
Over the next three... |
Philip Mayer |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Italy |
Art and Cultural Property, Customs Enforcement, Due Diligence |
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French Capture 9 Somali Pirates and NATO and Russia Send Naval Patrols to Gulf of Aden |
On October 22, 2008, In an effort to combat and prevent international maritime piracy, the French navy have captured nine suspected Somali pirates as NATO and Russia have dispatched ships to patrol... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, Europe, France, Africa, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Somalia |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement, Human Rights, International Organizations, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Maritime, European Union, Kidnaping |
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British Court Criticizes US Over Failure to Disclose Exculpatory Documents to Guantánamo Detainee |
On October 22, 2008, a British appellate court criticized the U.S. government for failing to turn over intelligence documents that could help show a detainee’s confession was involuntary and resulted... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, United Kingdom, Pakistan |
Administration of Justice, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners, Torture, International Courts, Prisoner Rights |
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European Court Annuls EU Ruling to Blacklist Iranian Group |
On October 23, 2008, the European Court of First Instance annulled the European Council’s decision to freeze the funds of the People’s Mujahedeen Organization of Iran (PMOI), which is on a EU... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, United States, United Kingdom, Iran |
Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Terrorism, European Union, International Courts, Asset Forfeiture |
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GAO Report Shows Plan Colombia Did Not Meet Drug Reduction Goals and Recommends U.S. Cease Military Support Operations |
At the end of October 2008, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, showing that “Plan Colombia,” the Colombian government initiative announced in September 1999 has not... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Latin America and South America, Colombia |
Administration of Justice, National Security, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime |
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ICC Confirms Stay of Proceedings and reverses Decision on Release of Congolese Rebel |
On October 21, 2008, in the case of Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, the Congolese rebel, the Appeals Chamber rendered its judgments in respect of two appeals of the Prosecutor against decision... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
Africa, Congo |
Administration of Justice, Murder, War Crimes, International Courts |
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U.K. and Jamaica Sign MOU on Persons Deported to Jamaica |
On November 4 2008, the United Kingdom and Jamaica signed in Kingston, Jamaica a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), whereby the U.K. will help strengthen Jamaica’s capacity to rehabilitate and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Caribbean, Jamaica, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Jurisdiction, Prisoner Rights |
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Enactment of Lacey Act Revision Tightens Enforcement of Illegal Timber Trade |
The enactment of amendments to the Lacey Act, which were included in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (also known as the Farm Bill), became effective as of May 22, 2008. They give rise... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, United States |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement, Due Diligence, Environment, Endangered Species |
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ECOFIN Will Create Tax Information Exchange Network to Combat VAT Fraud |
On October 7, 2008, the EU Council of Economic and Finance Ministers asked the European Commission to include, in its planned revision of the European Union regulation on VAT administrative... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Europe |
Taxation, European Union, Fraud |
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EU Meeting with US on U.S. Prosecutions of EU Gaming Companies Does |
On September 16, 2008, European Commission officials held a meeting in Washington with their U.S. counterparts in both the executive [e.g., The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
United States, Europe |
International Gaming, European Union |
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Interpol and UN Establish Anti-Corruption Academy in Austria |
"On October 13, 2008, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed an agreement to establish the first International Anti-... |
Philip Mayer |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
World, Europe, Austria |
Corruption, Due Diligence, International Organizations, United Nations, Mutual Legal Assistance, White Collar Crime |
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European Council Adopts Acts for Consultation of Visa Information System by Designated Authorities of EU Members and Europol |
On June 23, 2008, the European Union (EU) Council adopted a decision for access to the consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of EU Members and by Europol for the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Europe |
Administration of Justice, Immigration, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime |
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Governments Participate in Caribbean Drug Enforcement Operation (IIIA) |
On March 28, 2000, governments announced the successful conclusion of Operation Conquistador, a 17 day international drug enforcement operation.
During March 10 through 26, 2000, Operation... |
Bruce Zagaris |
16 |
5 |
2008-12-01 |
United States, Latin America and South America |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.S. Enacts Law Strengthening Both Civil and Criminal Laws Against Counterfeiting and Piracy |
"On October 13, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO IP) Act. It strengthens both U.S. civil and criminal laws against... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
World, United States |
Cybercrime, Counterfeiting, White Collar Crime |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Agrees on Immigration Enforcement |
On September 25, 2008, at the 2890th Council meeting, the Justice and Home Affairs Council reached agreement on a European Pact on Immigration and Asylum.
1. European Pact on Immigration and Asylum... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Europe |
Administration of Justice, Immigration, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime |
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FATF Acts on International Cooperation |
“On October 17, 2008, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary took steps to protect the international financial system from abuse, issued guidance to assist jurisdictions in implementing UNS... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
World, United States, Mexico, Japan, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan |
Money Laundering, Corruption, International Organizations, Terrorism, United Nations, Bribery, Conferences |
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U.S. Law Enforcement Arrests More Than 1,700 in Crackdown Against Gangs |
On October 1, 2008, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of approximately 300 gang members and gang associates over the last four months as part of a broad law... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
United States, Mexico, El Salvador |
Extradition, Immigration, Sex Crimes |
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European Commission Adopts Drug Action Plan for 2009-2012 |
“On September 18, 2008, the European Commission adopted a Communication on “An EU Drugs Action Plan for 2009-2012.” It proposed a broad range of measures to strengthen European cooperation to combat... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Latin America and South America, Caribbean, Europe |
International Organizations, National Security, European Union, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime |