U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Exemption of Foreign Officials from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
On March 8, 1991, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an indictment against two Canadian officials who were prosecuted under the general conspirac... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Canada, United States |
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Lawsuits |
Canada Admonishes the U.S. Over Extraterritorial Application of Cuban Trade Sanctions |
On February 19, Canadian Attorney General Kim Campbell announced in a joint statement with External Affairs Minister Joe Clark that the Canadian government will do everything possible to block... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Canada, Cuba, United States |
Extradition, Sanctions, Trade Enforcement |
Chariot 1 Case Hailed as Major Breakthrough in Fight Against Lebanese Deviations |
The spate of recent deviations into the Lebanon has once again aroused passions amongst the maritime community. However, as CCI reports this month international co-operation and the swift response of... |
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7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Lebanon, World |
Law Enforcement, Piracy |
U.S.-Cayman MLAT Extended to the British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos and Anguilla and Illustrate Growing U.K. Criminal Cooperation |
On November 9, 1991, the United States exchanged notes with the United Kingdom, extending to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the Cayman Islands to British Virgin Islands, the Turks &... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-03-01 |
Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, United States |
International Cooperation, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties |
Swiss Discuss Bill to Criminalize Organized Crime and Money Laundering |
On March 15, 1991 the Federal Department of Justice and Police in Born, Switzerland brought a new bill against organized crime activities and money laundering up for discussion. The twenty-six... |
Jan Daub |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Organized Crime |
CICAD Progresses on Uniform Anti-Money Laundering Laws |
On December 15-16, 1990 the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS) held its first meeting to begin preparation of uniform legislation to combat... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-03-01 |
Argentina, Mexico, United States |
International Convention, International Cooperation |
U.S. 1991 International Narcotics Strategy Report is Issued |
On March 1, the U.S. Department of State issued its 1991 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. It is packed with broad strategy trends as well as nuggets of information about countries,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking |
Schengen Agreement Raises Concerns Among the European Parliament |
The European Parliament raised objections on February 20, 1991 to the implementation of the Schengen Convention, citing fears of a two speed Europe which might endanger the stability of the Community... |
Sarah Barber |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
European Union |
Adjective Enforcement |
U.S. Ratifies Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters |
On February 20, 1991, The U.S. Department of Treasury announced in a release that the United States ratified the Council of Europe/ Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-03-01 |
OECD, United States |
International Convention, International Cooperation, Tax Enforcement, Treaties |
United Kingdom and Germany Notify Ratifications of European Extradition Convention |
The United Kingdom and Germany have now given notification of their ratification of the European Convention on Extradition and the Second Additional Protocal to the European Convention on Extradition... |
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7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Germany, United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement, Extradition |
Annual Boycott Report Shows Decreased International Boycott Activity |
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued its fifth annual report on the operation and effect of the international boycott provisions. The report, entitled The Operation and Effect of the International... |
Chris Whaling |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Tax Enforcement |
ABA National Security Conference Considers Several Enforcing Rule of Law in Gulf Crisis |
On January 30-31, 1991, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National
Security hosted a conference on the "Crisis in the Gulf: Enforcing the Rule of Law." Several issues on... |
Bruce Zagaris and Caroline S. West |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
Iraq |
Conferences, Human Rights, Law of War |
Treasury Releases Iraqi Claims Forms |
On February 11, 1991, the U.S. Treasury has issued regulations and forms to rue reports with respect
to claims incurred as a result of the Iraqi military actions. The regulations state that the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
Iraq |
Regulation, U.S. Federal Government |
Joint U.S.-Soviet Conference Held on International Law and the Non-Use of Force |
International law and the enforcement machinery of the U.N. Security Council have occupied center
stage during the Iraq-Kuwait crisis. It therefore was not surprising that the U.S.-Soviet... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
Iraq, Russia, United States |
International Law, Law of War, Security Council, United Nations |
Budget for International Enforcement Increases |
The 1992 budget request for international enforcement has fared well. President Bush has not
relinquished the continued emphasis on the federal war on drugs and crime. As part of the $10.6 billion... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
United States |
U.S. Federal Government |
Canada Extends Extraterritorial Application of Criminal Law |
On February 4, 1991, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honorable Kim
Campbell, announced the coming into force of the Canadian Laws Offshore Application Act, which... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-01-30 |
Canada |
Law Enforcement, Policy/Directives |
EC Commission Proposes Coordination of Customs Penalties |
On February 1, an EC Commission proposal to unify customs regulations and introduce a coordinated
policy on penalties to ensure equality of treatment for citizens while preventing trade from... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-01-30 |
Europe |
Economic Integration, European Union, International Cooperation |
U.S.-Costa Rica Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) Enters into Force |
On February IS, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that the U.S. and Costa Rica have
exchanged diplomatic notes that activate an agreement to exchange tax information. The TIEA satisfies the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-01-30 |
Costa Rica, United States |
International Cooperation, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation, Treaties |
Schengen Convention Points Way to Enhanced EC Criminal Cooperation |
Recently Italy joined the Schengen Convention and Spain and Portugal are likely to sign next year. Italy becomes the sixth member to join and soon eight members of the European Community will belong... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
1 |
1991-01-26 |
Europe, Italy |
Conferences, International Convention, International Cooperation, Policy/Directives, Treaties |
Central American Integration Includes Drug and Other Enforcement Issues in Future Program |
On December 15-17, 1990, the five Central American Presidents and the President of Panama met in Puntarenas, Costa Rico, to discuss various issues of socio-political and economic importance to the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
1 |
1991-01-26 |
Costa Rica, Panama |
Conferences, Drug Enforcement, International Convention, International Cooperation |