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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 |
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8 |
1986-05-01 |
Colombia |
Drug Enforcement |
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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 |
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Interpol Secretary General Highlights Action on Money Laundering and Terrorism |
Ray Kendall, the Secretary-General of Interpol, en route from a conference in the Bahamas on forefeiture of assets and money laundering, discussed with the IELR recent developments in INTERPOL. Mr.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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5 |
1986-05-01 |
World |
INTERPOL |
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Tokyo Summit Agrees on Methods to Fight International Terrorism |
At the recent Tokyo summit the governments of the seven major industrial democracies and the representatives of the European Community agreed to take measures to fight terrorism within the framework... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
Japan |
Counter-terrorism |
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Proposed Legislation to Combat Terrorism |
Combatting terrorism has become a focal point of U.S. foreign policy and a concern of Americans both at home and abroad. The number of terrorist-related incidents in recent weeks underscores the... |
Doris Weidinger and Bruce Zagaris |
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5 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
Counter-terrorism |
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Hearings on Anti-Terrorism and War Powers Act |
The Arms Control, International Security and Science Affairs Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee held hearings to examine the role of Congress in the war against international... |
Doris Weidinger |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
Counter-terrorism |
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Australia Enacts Liberalized Extradition Legislation |
Australia has enacted a statute containing liberalized extradition procedures, facilitating the extradition of fugitives both to and from Australia. Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
Australia |
Extradition |
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Australia Becomes Active in Promoting International Criminal Cooperation |
In an updated text dated March 21, 1986, of a speech delivered on October 2, 1985, Mr. Lionel Bowen, the Deputy Prime Minister, elaborated on Australia's continuing fight against crime, including its... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
Australia |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Computer Crimes: Combining to Face an International Challenge |
Within the last several years, the international community has become increasingly alert to the need to take effective action to combat the international aspects of computer-related crime. |
T. Michael Peay |
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5 |
1986-05-01 |
World |
Computer Crimes |
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AILA Endorses the Establishment of Project for Asylum Appeals |
The American Immigration Lawyers Association Committee on Asylum and Refugees in a report to the Board of Governors has endorsed and supports the establishment of a national project to coordinate... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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5 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
Asylum |
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AILA Prepares to Help Fight INS Investigations Against Attorneys |
At its Board of Governors Meeting on March 14, 1986, AILA has reacted strongly to what it considers use of unfair tactics by the U.S. Government and particularly to increased investigatory operations... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
International Law |
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U.S. Government Calls It Quits on Fraud Prosecution of Attorney |
On April 30, 1986, Charles R. Brewer, the U.S. Attorney in Asheville, realizing that his chances for a successful prosecution even as a matter of law were hopeless, asked the judge, The Honorable... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
United States |
Fraud |
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Customs Report Highlights Enforcement Success in 1985 |
The just-published annual report of the U.S. Customs Service tells of a change from an administrative collection bureau to a border enforcement agency. In the course of a major centralization effort... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
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4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Adjective Enforcement |
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AILA Defends the Right to Counsel in Immigration Cases |
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has adopted a resolution which supports the attorney-client privilege, the confidentiality of attorneys' work product, and facilitating access to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Immigration |
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Senate Establishes A Special Panel on Asylum |
On December 6, 1985, a bipartisan supported resolution, S.Res. 267 was submitted by Senator Gordon Humphrey (R-NH) that would establish a special panel on asylum. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Asylum |
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ASIL Panel Held on International Law and Refugee Asylum |
The American Society of International Law ("ASIL") took a look at the emerging law of refugee asylum at its annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. on April 9-12, 1986. The panel of refugee law... |
Constantine G. Papavizas |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Asylum |
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Swiss Court Edges Toward Punishing Money Laundering |
A Swiss appeals court increased the prison terms for several alleged money launderers, members of the Swiss branch of the international Pizza Connection, on appeals by both the defense and... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering |
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Attorneys Win Victories in Forfeiture Cases |
Counsel have won important victories in two cases involving forfeiture of fees. In the case of United States v. Christopher Reckmeyer, Judge James C. Cacheris held that the defendant had a right to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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Torture Victim Protection Act of 1986 |
In an attempt to clarify the law surrounding the application of the Alien Tort Claims, 28 U.S.C. 1350, to international human rights violators, Congressmen Gus Yatron and Jim Leach in the House, and... |
Jay Rosenthal |
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4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Torture |
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OAS Sponsoring Inter-American Conference on Narcotic Drugs |
On April 22-29, 1986, the Organization of American States held a specialized conference on drug traffic in Rio de Janeiro. |
Bruce Zagaris |
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4 |
1986-04-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Drug Enforcement |