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Philippines and South Korea Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Results in U.S. Promise to Improve Trade Relations with the Philippines |
On April 6, 1993, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the U.S. has made a commitment to improving the status of the Philippines on its annual list of countries that... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
United States, South Korea, Philippines |
Intellectual Property, Piracy, Copyright, Legislation |
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German Courts Narrowly Construe Rule of Specialty |
In three recent extradition cases, German courts interpreted the so-called rule of specialty in Article 14 of the European Convention on Extradition of December 12, 1957. These decisions are the... |
Bertold L. Baer |
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4 |
1993-04-01 |
Germany |
Extradition, Prosecution |
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ABA Criminal Justice Section Hosts Primer on International Criminal Law |
On April 16, 1993, the Committee on International Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Association held an afternoon Continuing Legal Education program, “Primer on International... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
United States |
Extradition, International Organizations, Jurisdiction, Transfer of Prisoners, Conferences, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Evidence Gathering |
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Bosnia Convicts and Sentences to Death 2 Serbs |
On March 30, 1993, a Bosnian military court convicted and imposed the death penalty by firing squad on two Serbs for war crimes. The holding of the trial and the manner in which it was conducted... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
Serbia, Former Yugoslavia, Bosnia |
Murder, War Crimes, Genocide, Rape, Fair Trial, Prosecution |
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The Oxford Conference on Int’l and White Collar Crime, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 1993 |
The Commercial Crime Unit of the Commonwealth Secretariat in conjunction with the Business Crime Committee on the International Bar Association will organize its annual conference once again at the... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
British Commonwealth |
Money Laundering, Environment, Fraud, Conferences |
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New U.N. Sanctions Take Effect as Emphasis Shifts Increasingly to Enforcing UN Sanctions against Ship Violations |
As the war and alleged atrocities in the former Yugoslavia ensues, emphasis is increasingly placed on tightening U.N. sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, including withdrawing their maritime... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
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2nd Seminar on Defending the Alleged Transnational Criminal |
On May 28-31, 1993, the International Bar Association in cooperation with the American Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers will sponsor in Madrid the Second... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
World |
Money Laundering, Extradition, Human Rights, Organized Crime, Fraud, Asset Forfeiture, Conferences, Financial Crimes |
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New U.N. Sanctions Take Effect as Emphasis Shifts Increasingly to Enforcing UN Sanctions against Ship Violations |
As the war and alleged atrocities in the former Yugoslavia ensues, emphasis is increasingly placed on tightening U.N. sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, including withdrawing their maritime... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
Serbia, Former Yugoslavia |
Maritime, United Nations, War Crimes, Sanctions, Smuggle |
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U.S.-Malta Relations Chill over Anti-Terrorism Case and Implementation of Sanctions in Former Yugoslavia |
In the beginning of March 1993, diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Malta have deteriorated primarily over the U.S. displeasure with the release by the Government of Malta of hijacker Omar... |
Bruce Zagaris |
9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
United States, Malta |
Terrorism, Sanctions |
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New Canadian Anti-Terrorism Law Takes Effect |
On March 26, 1993, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Pierre Blais announced that amendments to the Canadian Criminal Code concerning acts of terrorism received Royal Assent on... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
Canada |
Extradition, Maritime, Terrorism, Prosecution, Legislation |
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Congressional report Criticizes State Department for Not Implementing Justice Assistance |
In October 1992, legislation authorized U.S. assistance to help countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union establish democratic and free societies, in part, by strengthening... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
United States, Europe |
International Cooperation, Law Enforcement, Training, Legislation |
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Establishment of International Center for the Prevention of Crime in Montreal Imminent |
On March 18, 1993, the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada, Pierre Blaise, the Quebec Minister of Public Safety, Claude Ryan, the President of the Executive Committee of the... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
Canada |
United Nations, Crimes |
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EC Authorizes Negotiations on Customs Enforcement Cooperation Agreements |
On April 5, 1993, the European Community Internal Market Ministers at a meeting in Luxembourg authorized the EC Commission to negotiate with at least five of the Community’s major trading partners,... |
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9 |
4 |
1993-04-01 |
Canada, Europe |
Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement, Customs, Border Security |
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Trinidad and Tobago Steps Up War on Drugs |
In the wake of the 1988 United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Drugs, the government of Trinidad and Tobago has stepped up efforts to combat the thriving... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
Trinidad & Tobago |
Corruption, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Law Enforcement, Legislation, Organized Crime, United Nations |
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Treaty Update |
This article gives an list of recent treaties that have been signed, including U.S. Bilateral Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties Signed by the United States, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties Signed But... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
World |
Treaties |
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U.N. Votes to Establish War Crimes Tribunal |
On February 22, 1993, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to establish an international tribunal to prosecute war crimes committed during the fighting in the former Yugoslav Republic. Voting... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
Former Yugoslavia |
United Nations, War Crimes, Peacekeeping, Prosecution, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Under U.S. Pressure China Promises to Bring Criminal Action against Textile Fraudsters |
On January 22, 1993, after many months of pressure, China promised to work with the U.S. to halt shipments of illegally labeled Chinese textile products and to criminally prosecute violators. At... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, China |
Fraud, Prosecution |
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Clinton Administration Prioritizes War Crimes Tribunal |
Seizing a campaign goal, Secretary of State Warren Christopher has requested senior advisers to prepare a study on how best to establish the mechanisms required to proceed with trials of Serbian,... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, Former Yugoslavia |
United Nations, War Crimes, Prosecution, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Bibliography |
A bibliography of sources in the area of international enforcement law appears quarterly. The next bibliography will appear in March…[more] |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Senator Dodd (D-Conn.) Introduces Senate Resolution Calling for an International Criminal Court |
On January 28, 1993, the Senator Christopher J. Dodd introduced a Senate resolution calling for the creation of an international criminal court. The measure, which would not have the force of law,... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States |
Terrorism, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, War Crimes, International Courts, Drug Enforcement, International Criminal Court, Prosecution |