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U.S. District Court Blocks Enforcement of “Unconstitutional” 9/11 Executive Order |
On November 27, 2006, a U.S. District Court in Los Angeles enjoined enforcement of two parts of Executive Order 13224 as impermissibly vague because they permit the President to unilaterally... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States |
National Security, Terrorism |
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Polish Parliament Amends Constitution to Accommodate European Arrest Warrant |
With the passage of recent legislation amending the its constitution, Poland joined a group of European Union (EU) member states that have changed their laws to fully implement the 2002 European... |
Michael Plachta |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
Europe, Poland |
Extradition, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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OECD Urges Czech Republic to Overhaul Anti-Bribery Legislation |
On November 23, 2006, the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a report urging the Czech Republic to modify its domestic laws to meet the requirements of OECD Convention... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
Czech Republic |
Corruption, International Organizations, White Collar Crime, Bribery |
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U.S. District Court Rules Afghan Guantanamo Detainee Has Right to Counsel |
On December 1, 2006, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Gladys Kessler denied a U.S. government motion for a show cause order in Hamad Al Razak v. George W. Bush, while granting a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, National Security, Terrorism |
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U.S. Indicts Son of Former Liberian Leader Charles Taylor for Torture |
On December 6, 2006, a federal grand jury in Miami indicted Charles “Chuckie” Taylor, as known as Roy M. Belfast, in connection with criminal torture charges. Chuckie Taylor, the son of former... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Liberia |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Torture |
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Prosecution of Transnational Corruption Cases Increases Significantly |
As 2006 draws to a close, the number of investigations and prosecutions of transnational corruption continue to increase internationally. This article reviews ongoing cases in the U.S., Germany, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Germany, China |
Corruption, White Collar Crime, Bribery |
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Mexico Authorizes Extradition of Former Guatemalan President for Embezzlement |
On November 1, 2006, the media reported that the Mexican government authorized the extradition of Alfonso Portillo, the former Guatemalan president, on embezzlement charges in Guatemala. From 2000 to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala |
Corruption, Extradition, Immunity |
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Iraq Special Tribunal Sentences Saddam Hussein to Death |
On November 5, 2006, an Iraqi special tribunal sentenced Saddam Hussein and two senior members of his regime to death for the collective punishment of the Shia village of Dujail following a failed... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States, Middle East, Iraq |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Capital Punishment |
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Cayman Islands Promulgates Regulations to Implement Tax Information Exchange Agreement |
In November 2001, the United States signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (“TIEA”) with the Cayman Islands to facilitate the provision of tax information. The TIEA was originally scheduled to... |
Scott A. Harty |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Cayman Islands |
Bank Secrecy, Taxation, White Collar Crime, Privacy |
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Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Holds Hearing on Abuse of Company Formation Process |
On November 14, 2006, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, held a hearing entitled Failure to Identify Company Owners... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Due Diligence, Taxation, Terrorism, Mutual Legal Assistance, Privacy |
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U.S. Assures Canada of Future Consultations Before Deporting Canadian Citizens to 3rd Countries |
On October 31, 2006, the New York Times reported that the Canadian government is “satisfied” with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice’s October 27, 2006 assurance that the U.S. will consult with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Canada, United States, Syria |
Extradition, Human Rights, Terrorism |
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U.S. Indicts U.N. Official, Indian Lobbyist on Corruption Charges |
On November 1, 2006, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced an indictment originally brought under seal against a U.N. official and the representative of an Indian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
World, United States, India |
Corruption, Immunity, United Nations, Bribery |
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German Bundesrat Approves Prisoners Transfer Bill |
On November 24, 2006, the second chamber in Berlin, Bundesrat, approved a bill to amend two statutes on the transfer of foreign prisoners to their home countries. The amendments facilitate the return... |
Clemens Kochinke |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Germany |
Transfer of Prisoners, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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U.S., Eurojust Announce New Cooperation Agreement |
On October 24, 2006, the Council of the European Union (EU) approved a cooperation agreement covering the exchange of information between Eurojust and the United States. Eurojust is an EU body... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States, Europe |
International Organizations, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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EU Working Party Unanimously Finds SWIFT-U.S. Data Sharing in Violation of EU Law1 |
On November 22, 2006, the EU Article 29 Working Party adopted an opinion finding that the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT)’s sharing of data with the United States... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
European Union |
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U.S. Enforcement Updates |
The IELR periodically publishes an updated list of U.S. Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaties. Changes since the last update (the August 1, 2006 issue of the IELR) are in... |
Jed Borod |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States |
Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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FATF Holds Gatekeeper Meeting |
On November 7-8, 2006, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) convened a meeting with gatekeepers from over 40 organizations, including bar and accounting associations and representatives of trust... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
World |
Money Laundering, Due Diligence, International Organizations, Terrorism |
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South Korean Officials Arrests Former Korea Exchange Bank Chief, Authorize Extradition for Lone Star Officials, and Indict Both Companies |
On November 7, 2006, Korean officials arrested the former chief of Korea Exchange Bank (KEB), and on November 16, 2006, a Seoul court issued warrants for the arrest of two high-level officials... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
South Korea, United States |
Extradition, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Trade Enforcement |
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Russia and U.K. Sign Agreement to Facilitate Extradition |
On November 22, 2006, the media reported that Ken Macdonald, Britain’s director of public prosecutions, and Alexander Zvyaginsev, Russia’s deputy prosecutor-general, signed a legal memorandum of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Russia, United Kingdom |
Extradition |
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Australia Issues Arrest Warrant, Prepares U.S. Extradition Request for Doctor Linked to 17 Patient Deaths |
On November 22, 2006, the Brisbane Magistrates Court issued an arrest warrant for Jayant Patel, a U.S. surgeon, charging him with three counts of manslaughter and five counts of inflicting grievous... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Australia, United States |
Extradition, Murder |
