Articles

E.g., 2026-08
Title Abstract Author Volume Issue Date Publishedsort ascending Geographic Identifier Subject Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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