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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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Senate to Deny Tax Benefits to Companies in Terrorist Countries |
On September 22, 1986, during a debate on the 1987 budget reconciliation measure, the Senate agreed by a voice vote to an amendment that would deny foreign tax credits and deferral of taxes on income... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Taxation |