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U.S. & Turks & Caicos Conclude Interim Cooperation Agreement |
On September 18, 1986, it was announced that the United States and the British Government, acting on behalf of the Turks and Caicos, concluded an interim agreement supplementing the Single Narcotics... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Turks and Caicos |
Bank Secrecy |
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Deputy A.G. Calls For Task Force for INS/Narcotics Cooperation |
In an address on September 12, 1986, before the joint meeting of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees (LECCs), Arnold... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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U.N. Draft Convention Against Traffic in Narcotic Drugs |
On June 17, 1986, the U.N. Economic and Social Council's Commission on Narcotic Drugs released its Draft Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The draft... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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New Costa Rican Deportation Statute Being Tested |
In mid-August 1986, Costa Rica enacted a new deportation statute which is already finding spectacular application in the case of Maneul Elizalde, the former head of the Philippine minorities agency... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Costa Rica |
Deportation |
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Omnibus Drug Bill Close to Enactment as 99th Congress Closes |
As the session of Congress winds down, the Omnibus Drug Bill is rushing to enactment. The bills have serveral titles and provisions which will have an important impact on international enforcement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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Coast Guard Appropriation Removes Defendants' Right to Raise International Law Defenses |
On a related matter the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 13-0 approved H.R. 4208 which would provide $2.5 billion for the United States Coast Guard in fiscal 1987. The bill contains a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Maritime |
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Agenda for 8th U.N. Congress on Prevention of Crime & Treatment of Offenders |
At its Ninth Session (Vienna, 5-14 March 1986), the United Nations agreed upon topics for discussion at the Eighth Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (1990). |
Gael M. Kerrigan |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
World |
Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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Commonwealth Law Ministers Make Progress on Cooperation |
Law ministers from 31 Commonwealth countries met for a second time, July 29-August 1, 1986, in Harare Zimbabwe to discuss issues of mutual assistance in criminal matters. It was decided during the... |
Leesteffy Jenkins and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
British Commonwealth |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Caribbean Regional Police Training Centre Increases Funding |
The Barbados Government has increased its funding for the Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC). The allocation of $1,046,622 in the 1986-87 Estimates under Grants to Public Institutions... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Barbados |
Law Enforcement |
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Justice Agrees to Safeguard Attorney-Client Privilege in Investigations |
In response to requests from the American Immigration Lawyers Association to desist from violating the attorney-client privilege in its labor investigations of potential fraud, the Department of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Law Enforcement |
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"Safe Haven" Salvadoran Bill Advances in Congress |
On July 29, 1986, the House Judiciary Committee marked-up and approved, by a 19-16 vote, H.R. 822, the bill that would provide temporary stay of detention and deportation for certain Salvadoran... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
El Salvador |
Immigration |
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Saudi Prince Settles in Falcon Smuggling Case |
On August 7, 1986, the Department of Justice announced that Assistant Attorney General Henry Habicht has concluded an investigation into another instance of illegal trafficking of North American... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Saudi Arabia |
Smuggle |
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Panama and U.S. Dispute over Cooperation |
In the wake of the collapse of discussions between the U.S. and Panamanian Governments over mutual assistance in criminal matters, the Drug Enforcement Agency has accused Panama of refusing to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Panama |
Bank Secrecy |
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Money Laundering Bill Moves Forward |
On July 29, 1986, the House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 5217, which will penalize persons who disguise the origin of money obtained illegally from such activities as drug dealing, prostitution... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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ABA Holds Program on Money Laundering |
On August 11, 1986, the Criminal Justice Section (CJS) of the American Bar Association co-sponsored with the Banking and Business Law Section a program entitled "Money Laundering Crimes: New... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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German Money Laundering Brings Swiss Account Disclosure |
In August, discussions were concluded between German and Swiss prosecutors about bank information disclosure regarding an account of the Israeli Fritz-Naphta-Foundation at the International... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Germany |
Money Laundering |
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Congress Reacts to Narcotics Abuse |
Narcotics abuse continues to be a major issue with Congress and the executive branch. Both the House and the Senate have held hearings in order to debate legislation dealing with illegal narcotics... |
David Simonetti |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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CARICOM Heads Take Stand on Drug Cooperation |
At the 12th meeting of the Caricom Foreign Ministers in Belize City, in June, 1986, grave concern was expressed by the Ministers concerning drug trafficking. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Caribbean |
Drug Enforcement |
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International Chamber of Commerce Tears Up Draft Tax Convention |
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), headquartered in Paris, joined several nations in sharply criticizing the officially still secret joint Council of Europe/OECD convention on judicial... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
World |
Taxation |
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Tax Reform Act Strengthens International Enforcement |
Several provisions in the Tax Reform Act of 1986 strenghten the enforcement efforts in international areas, particularly tax evasion and the battle against terrorists. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
World |
Tax Enforcement |