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Netherlands and Canada Bring Torture Case Against Syria at International Court of Justice |
On June 8 2023, Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Applicants) filed a joint application instituting proceedings against the Syrian Arab Republic before the International Court of... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-16 |
Canada, Netherlands, Syria |
International Courts, Torture |
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Peru Temporarily Extradites Van der Sloot to the U.S. on Extortion and Wire Fraud Charges |
On June 8, 2023, Peru extradited Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway to the United States to face charges that he tried to extort money from the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-16 |
Peru, United States |
Extortion, Extradition |
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UK High Court Denies Assange’s Latest Effort to Appeal against Extradition to the U.S. |
On June 6, 2023, a High Court judge in the UK denied Julian Assange permission to appeal an order to extradite him to the United States to stand charges under the Espionage Act.[1]
[1]... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-16 |
United Kingdom, United States |
Extradition |
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Interpol Operation in Africa Results in 14 Arrests of Suspected Terrorists |
On June 9, 2023, Interpol announced the results of a month long operation conducted in March and April codenamed Tripartite Spider which resulted in the seizure of explosives and the arrests of 14... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-16 |
Congo |
INTERPOL, International Cooperation, Terrorism |
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The ICC works on a new way to tackle war crimes with the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
On June 5, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) addressed crime concerns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the need for a new approach in combating the crimes committed in... |
Elena Maghsoodnia |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-16 |
Congo |
International Criminal Court, War Crimes |
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Diplomatic Conference Adopts Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Serious International Crimes |
On May 15 to 26, 2023, international community, represented by nearly 300 experts coming from all over the world, held a Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries in the city of Ljubljana,... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-16 |
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Crimes against Humanity, International Crimes |
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Universal Jurisdiction in France: The New Pool of International Criminal Suspects |
On May 12, 2023, the French cour de cassation (Supreme Court), Plenary Assembly, issued a ruling based on two cases involving acts in Syria, clarifying the “universal jurisdiction”... |
Rachel Hage |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-08 |
France, Syria |
Human Rights, Prosecution, War Crimes |
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Lawsuit in Jamaica Seeks to Compel Minister of Foreign Affairs to Disclose Gift |
On April 12, 2023, Wilfred Rattigan, a Jamaican national residing in Maryland and an attorney and retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, brought a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Judicature... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-08 |
Jamaica, United States |
Disclosure, Transparency |
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The U.S. Announces Working Group to Address Illicit International Timber Trade |
On April 19, 2023, U.S. Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer announced the creation of the Timber Interdiction Membership Board and Enforcement Resource (TIMBER), a working... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-02 |
United States |
Environment, Organized Crime |
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Belgian Data Privacy Authority Prohibits Transfer of Tax Data on “Accidental Americans” to the US |
On May 24, 2023, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (BDPA) declared unlawful and prohibits the transfers of personal data of Belgian “Accidental Americans” by the Belgian Federal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-06-02 |
Belgium, United States |
Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Tax Enforcement |
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The Moscow Mechanism: Experts Release Report on the Abduction of Ukrainian Children |
On May 4, 2023, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) released an expert report on the abduction of... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Russia, Ukraine |
Genocide, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Kidnaping |
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Danish Tax Authority Wins in Dubai Court of Cassation Cum-Ex Dividend Case against Shah |
On May 17, 2023, the Danish Tax Authority (Skattestyrelsen or SKAT) won a final verdict in the Supreme Court (also known as the Court of Cassation) in Dubai when the court denied an... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
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Extradition, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement |
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Moldova Charges 8, Including former Prime Minister over Airport Contract and Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Asks for Disciplinary Proceedings against Judge for Closed Proceedings |
Moldova is facing an inflection point in its efforts to strengthen its anti-corruption institutions and processes. On May 2, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Moldova |
Corruption, Financial Crimes |
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Catalytic Converter Theft Fuels Thriving Black Market Recycling |
Catalytic converters are found in nearly all fuel combustion vehicles built over the last forty or more years. The converters comprise part of a vehicle’s exhaust system and are... |
Luz E. Nagle |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
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Crimes, Theft |
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Spain Extradites U.K. Citizen to the U.S. and He Pleads Guilty to Cyber Crimes |
On May 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Joseph James O’Connor, aka PlugwalkJoe, 23, pleaded guilty in New York to his role in cyberstalking and multiple schemes... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Spain, United States |
Cybercrime, Extradition |
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Pursuant to G7 Meeting, U.S. Strengthens Sanctions Against Russia |
On May 19, 2023, the United States, in coordination with the G7 and other international partners, increased its sanctions and other restrictive economic measures to further degrade Russia’s... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Russia |
Sanctions |
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G7 Statement on Ukraine Calls for Widening Sanctions and Accountability mechanisms |
On May 19, 2023, the leaders of the G7 renewed their commitment to furnish the financial, humanitarian, military, and diplomatic support Ukraine needs for as long as it takes. ... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Russia, Ukraine |
Sanctions |
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Irish Data Protection Commission Imposes US$1.3 Billion Fine on Meta for GDPR Violations |
On May 22, 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) announced the conclusion of its inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland), examining the basis... |
Bruce Zagaris and Adriana Sanford |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Ireland |
Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Regulation |
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Peru Agrees to Extradite Van Der Sloot to the U.S. in Extortion and Wire Fraud Case |
On or about May 11, 2023, the Peruvian Government indicated its willingness to extradite Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the 2005 disappearance and presumed murder of 18 year-old... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
5 |
2023-05-19 |
Peru |
Extradition |
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UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Demands U.S. Release Abu Zubaydah and Act on Other Guantánamo Detainees |
On April 6, 2023, the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), which is established under the United Nations Human Rights Council, issued an opinion, finding various violations of the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
5 |
2023-05-19 |
Pakistan, United States |
Torture, United Nations |
