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Cubana Air Crash Case Ends Controversially in Venezuela |
On September 2, 1986, the case of the Cubana aircraft, which exploded in mid-air, blown up by anti-Castro terrorists in the mid-seventies, has ended controversially. Chief Judge of the First Penal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Venezuela |
Theft |
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Abdallah Case Heightens in Wake of Paris Terrorism Attacks |
In the wake of the Paris bombings, the case of George Ibrahim Abdallah and the applicability of French criminal procedure as well as international criminal cooperation, particularly extradition... |
Bruno de Bouillane |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
France |
Terrorism |
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Americans Plotting Overthrow of Suriname Government Plead Guilty |
On September 18, 1986, Tommy Lynn Denley, of Grenada, Mississippi, and John Ambielli, of Lafayette, Lousiana, pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the United States Neutrality Act in a July... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Suriname |
Court Conviction |
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Nicaragua v. US: Judgment of International Ct. of Justice |
On June 27, 1986, the International Court of Justice, in an historic decision, found United States intervention in Nicaragua to be in violation of the most fundamental precepts of international law... |
Judith C. Appelbaum and David Wippmanl |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Nicaragua |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Nicaragua Brings New Action Against Honduras and Costa Rica in World Court |
The Government of Nicaragua has recently filed suit against the Governments of Honduras and Costa Rica at the International Court of Justice ("the World Court"), claiming that military actions by... |
Jay Rosenthal |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Nicaragua |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Swiss Court Further Defines Judicial Assistance Limits |
On July 2, 1986, the Swiss Federal Court, the highest court of the Swiss Confederation, remanded in part a decision of the Swiss Federal Office for Police Matters (BAP) which granted an Italian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Switzerland |
Adjective Enforcement |
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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 |
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Italian Investigation into International Terrorism |
Italian officials have recently become quite active in the investigation and prosecution of international terrorists. Upon the completion of the successful prosecution in Italy of 14 persons... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Italy |
Counter-terrorism |
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International Task Force Recommends Steps to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism |
The International Task Force on Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism has issued its findings, choosing to make public a chilling document which has evolved because "the question of nuclear terrorism... |
Peter Brown |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
World |
Counter-terrorism |
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United Kingdom to Allow Video Evidence from Abroad for Use in Criminal Cases |
In an effort to speed up trials for offenses involving major frauds, the United Kingdom Government intends to introduce legislation granting courts the power to obtain evidence abroad for use in... |
Kersi B Shroff |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement |
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South African Sanctions- Progress for Enforcement Mechanisms? |
The Apartheid system in South Africa has raised much controversy amongst the international community. However, through international cooperation, few legal actions have been enacted that would... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
South Africa |
Sanctions |
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Swiss Court Rules No Extradition in DeMiamis Case |
The First Public Law Division of the Swiss Supreme Court decided on March 12, 1986 that the Swiss Government should not request extradition in de minimis cases. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Extradition |
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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 |