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 |
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8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
"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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Money Laundering Bills Receive Continued Congressional Attention |
Money laundering received renewed attention by the influential Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance of the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban... |
Constantine G. Papavizas |
2 |
8 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
IRS Introduces New Cash Reporting Forms |
On April 28, 1986, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it will issue new tax forms after May 1 to be used by financial institutions filing currency transaction reports (CTR). |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
Financial Supervision |
Colombian Government Seeks to Improve Its Image |
The Government of Colombia is attempting to improve its image in the United States. Ambassador Humberto Serna, the Colombian Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States for Education and Culture,... |
Constantine G. Papavizas |
2 |
8 |
1986-05-01 |
Colombia |
Drug Enforcement |
Drug Enforcement Efforts in Southwest Asia |
A hearing was held on May 13, 1986 before the Task Force on International Narcotics Control of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the status of illicit narcotics production and control efforts... |
Doris Weidinger |
2 |
8 |
1986-05-01 |
Asia |
Drug Enforcement |