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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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German Arrest and Extradition of Rwandan Chief Protocol Officer to France Produces Diplomatic Tensions with Rwanda |
On November 9, 2008, the German arrest of Rose Kabuye, the chief protocol officer for the Rwandan government on French charges that she participated in the 1994 assassination of then Rwandan... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
France, Germany, Africa, Rwanda |
Extradition, Human Rights, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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OECD Lauds 16 New TIEAs |
On October 30, 2008, the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) lauded the signing that week of sixteen new bilateral agreements on the exchange of information for tax purposes... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, Caribbean, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, |
Taxation, Conferences, Treaties |
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Liechtenstein Close to Tax Enforcement Agreement with the EU and TIEA with the U.S. |
On November 4, 2008, ECOFIN announced that the EU is close to finalizing an agreement to combat tax fraud with Liechtenstein. The Liechtenstein government has announced it expects to conclude a tax... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Europe, Liechtenstein |
Administration of Justice, Taxation, Fraud, White Collar Crime, Treaties |
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Sudan Arrests Militia Chief Indicted by ICC |
On October 13, 2008, Sudanese officials announced that the Sudanese government has arrested Ali Kushayb, a notorious Janjaweed militia leader charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, Africa, Sudan |
Administration of Justice, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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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 |
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Appellate Chamber Allows Participation of Victims in Lubanga Appeal |
On August 6, 2008, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the case of Mr. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo granted victims the right to participate in the appeal by making written... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Congo |
Corruption, Extradition, Human Rights, Genocide, International Courts, Prisoner Rights |
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French Refuse Italian Extradition Request of Ex-Member of Red Brigades on Humanitarian Grounds |
“On October 11, 2008, French President Nicolas Sarkozy refused to extradite a former terrorist of the Italian Red Brigades, Marina Petrella, for humanitarian reasons. The French government... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
France, Italy |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Jurisdiction, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners, Prisoner Rights |
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Mexico Extradites Former Guatemalan President to Guatemala |
On October 7, 2008, the Mexican government extradited former Guatemalan President Alfonso Antonio Portillo Cabrera to Guatemala to face corruption charges.
Although the Mexican Ministry of Foreign... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Mexico, Guatemala |
Corruption, Extradition |
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OAS Holds First Meeting of Ministers of Public Security in the Americas on Transnational Crime |
“On October 9, 2008, during the inauguration of the First Meeting of Ministers of Public Security of the Americas, Mexican President Felipe Calderón praised the Organization of American States’... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
Canada, United States, Mexico, Latin America and South America, Caribbean, Brazil |
Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Jurisdiction, National Security, Trade Enforcement, United Nations, Kidnaping, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, International Courts, Organized Crime, Conferences |
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Swiss Government Reportedly Will Give U.S. Names of UBS Depositors |
Swiss tax authorities apparently are preparing to furnish the U.S. Department of Justice the names of U.S. depositors in UBS on the basis that the U.S. government is investigating and/or prosecuting... |
Bruce Zagaris |
24 |
12 |
2008-12-01 |
United States, Switzerland |
Administration of Justice, Taxation, Fraud |