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UK Concedes Political Offense Stand to India in Extradition |
In a breakthrough, the U.K. announced on September 18, 1986 that it has offered to begin negotiations of an extradition convention next month with India. The announcement is significant because the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United Kingdom |
Extradition |
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U.S. & Turks & Caicos Conclude Interim Cooperation Agreement |
On September 18, 1986, it was announced that the United States and the British Government, acting on behalf of the Turks and Caicos, concluded an interim agreement supplementing the Single Narcotics... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Turks and Caicos |
Bank Secrecy |
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Canada Vigorously Enforces ICJ Decision on Ocean Boundary |
An uneasy calm has settled over the Georges Bank off New England. While the U.S. Government has selected to ignore the decisions of the World Court in other regions, the Court's ruling on the U.S.-... |
Peter Brown |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Canada |
Maritime |
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U.N. Draft Convention Against Traffic in Narcotic Drugs |
On June 17, 1986, the U.N. Economic and Social Council's Commission on Narcotic Drugs released its Draft Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The draft... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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Deputy A.G. Calls For Task Force for INS/Narcotics Cooperation |
In an address on September 12, 1986, before the joint meeting of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees (LECCs), Arnold... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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Omnibus Drug Bill Close to Enactment as 99th Congress Closes |
As the session of Congress winds down, the Omnibus Drug Bill is rushing to enactment. The bills have serveral titles and provisions which will have an important impact on international enforcement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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New Costa Rican Deportation Statute Being Tested |
In mid-August 1986, Costa Rica enacted a new deportation statute which is already finding spectacular application in the case of Maneul Elizalde, the former head of the Philippine minorities agency... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Costa Rica |
Deportation |
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Coast Guard Appropriation Removes Defendants' Right to Raise International Law Defenses |
On a related matter the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 13-0 approved H.R. 4208 which would provide $2.5 billion for the United States Coast Guard in fiscal 1987. The bill contains a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Maritime |
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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 |
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Tax Overhaul Bill Uses Immigration for Compliance |
Section 1234 of the tax overhaul bill (HR 38338) requires that any person who applies for a U.S. passport or renewal of a passport, or applies for permanent residency (e.g., a green card) must... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
United States |
Taxation |
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Cubana Air Crash Case Ends Controversially in Venezuela |
On September 2, 1986, the case of the Cubana aircraft, which exploded in mid-air, blown up by anti-Castro terrorists in the mid-seventies, has ended controversially. Chief Judge of the First Penal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
9 |
1986-09-01 |
Venezuela |
Theft |
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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 |