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Security Council Will Test Abilities of World Community to Act on Darfur Atrocities |
As massive atrocities in Darfur occur daily and the situation worsens, the crisis is becoming the signal test of whether the major powers are able to cooperate in order to prosecute effectively the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World, Africa, Sudan |
Human Rights, Murder, United Nations, Genocide |
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Fate of War Crimes Court Rests in Hands of Nigerian Judges |
A case before the Nigerian Federal High Court has the potential to dramatically affect the development of international criminal and humanitarian law in the immediate future. On May 31, 2004,... |
Jason McClurg |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World, Africa, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone |
Extradition, Human Rights, Immunity, War Crimes |
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ICTY Developments |
The International Criminal Tribunal for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia is undergoing a number of developments. Savo Todovic surrendered, a judge ordered a Croatian weekly to cease publishing... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
Europe, Balkans |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Genocide |
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Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Provisions and SEC-CNVB Cooperation Results in SEC Enforcement Action Against Mexican Executives |
On January 4, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges against TV Azteca S.A. de C.V. (TV Azteca), a Mexican issuer whose U.S. depository receipts trade on the New York... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
North America, United States, Mexico |
Corruption, Securities Law |
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Former Fallujah Resident Sues US for Inhumane Treatment in French Courts |
On January 4, 2005, Muhammad al-Joundi, a Syrian driver taken hostage in Iraq in August 2004, brought a lawsuit in French courts against the U.S. government, accusing the U.S. military of torture and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
United States, France, Middle East, Iraq |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Torture |
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Brussels Bar Sues Belgian Government for Anti-Money Laundering Laws |
In July 2004, the Brussels Bar sued the Belgian government for a declaration that the Belgian money laundering law, which was enacted January 12, 2004 to implement the European Money Laundering... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
Belgium, Europe, French Guiana |
Money Laundering |
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Thatcher Pleads Guilty in South Africa to Equatorial Guinea Coup Plot |
On January 13, 2005, Sir Mark Thatcher, the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, pleaded guilty to a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea in a Cape Town Court in South Africa.
In... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World, Africa, South Africa |
Law of War, Arms Trafficking, Mercenaries |
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Book Review: Chasing Dirty Money: The Fight Against Money Laundering |
In Chasing Dirty Money, Peter Reuter and Edwin Truman discuss money laundering and efforts to development an anti-money laundering (AML) regime. They describe the activity of money laundering and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Terrorism |
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Barbados-Swiss Transfer of Prison Agreement Facilitates Transfer of Swiss National |
On January 9, 2005, Franciska Egil, 31, a Swiss national, arrived in Switzerland after Barbados transferred her pursuant to a prisoner transfer agreement signed on February 23, 2004.
Ms. Egil served... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World, Caribbean, Barbados, Europe, Switzerland |
Extradition, Human Rights, Transfer of Prisoners, Drugs & Trafficking |
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Canada Deports Anibalzinho to Mozambique on Murder Charges |
On January 21, 2005, Canada deported Anibal dos Santos, known as Anibalzinho, to Mozambique to stand trial for his part in the murder of Mozambique’s foremost investigative journalist, Carlos Cardoso... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World, North America, Canada, Africa, Mozambique, South Africa |
Extradition, Transfer of Prisoners, Murder, Mutual Legal Assistance, Prisoner Rights |
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European Union Provides Recommendations on Implementing the European Arrest Warrent |
On October 21-23, 2004, participants at a conference of the Council of the European Union discussed and provided recommendations for their "first practical experiences with the European Arrest... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
Europe, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, Balkans, Italy, Netherlands |
Extradition, International Organizations, Transfer of Prisoners, European Union |
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Venezuela Recalls Ambassador to Protest Kidnapping Colombian Rebel Leader |
On January 13, 2005, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announced Venezueala had recalled its ambassador to Colombia, whilst accusing the Colombian government of having bribed Venezuelan authorities to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
World, Colombia, Venezuela |
Human Trafficking, Kidnaping |
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European Arrest Warrant: the Dutch Project |
In the fall of 2004, the Dutch T.M.C. Asser Instituut, based in The Hague, launched its new research project, yet another measure focusing on the European Arrest Warrant that emerges with assistance... |
Michael Plachta |
21 |
3 |
2005-03-01 |
Europe, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, Balkans, Italy, Netherlands |
Extradition, International Organizations, Transfer of Prisoners, European Union, United Nations |
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New Revelations of Widespread Detainee Abuse by U.S. Call for Action |
During December a number of new reports showed evidence of widespread abuse by the U.S. of detainees in military custody. On December 20, 2004, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Terrorism, Torture, Prisoner Rights |
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US Tries To Stop International Criminal Court Investigation |
On December 1, 2004, the Bush Administration tried to block a European initiative to obtain Security Council support for an International Criminal Court (ICC) role in investigating war crimes in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
United States, Burundi |
United Nations, International Courts |
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ICJ Announces Hearings in Congo Aggression Proceedings Against Uganda |
On December 6, 2004, the International Court of Justice decided it will holding public hearings in the case concerning Armed Activities on the Territory of the Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
Africa, Uganda |
Law of War, United Nations, War Crimes, International Courts |
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Corruption Enforcement Initiative Creates Waves in Central America |
2004 was a year in which anti-corruption efforts continued to have a dynamic impact on current or former heads of state in Central American countries.
Costa Rica, traditionally known for its high... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
Latin America and South America, Caribbean, Costa Rica |
Corruption |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Meets and Focuses on Counter-Terrorism |
On December 2, 2004, the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union issued a press release, summarizing its recent meeting.
The Council agreed on a series of documents relating to counter... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
World, Europe |
Terrorism, European Union |
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U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Mexican Habeas on Death Row |
On December 10, 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted certiorari in the case of a Mexican national on death row who is alleging that lack of timely access to Mexican consular officials under the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Human Rights, International Courts, Prisoner Rights |
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Bibliography of Books, Articles and Documents |
Bibliography of books relevant to international enforcement law. Published February 2005. |
Bruce Zagaris |
21 |
2 |
2005-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |