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Amendments to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Progress |
On June 10, 1986, the United States Senate held a hearing regarding amendments S. 430 to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (hereinafter "FCPA"). S.430, the Business Accounting and Foreign... |
David Simonetti |
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6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Corruption |
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Sanctions Taken by EC and the US Against Syria |
The European Community and the United States Government have imposed sanctions against Syria for its alleged involvement in last April's plot in London to blow up and Israeli airliner. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
11 |
1986-11-01 |
Syria |
Sanctions |
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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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President Reagan Certifies Jamaica for Continued Assistance |
On January 16, 1986, President Reagan issued Presidential Determination no. 98-5, which requests the Secretary of State, George Shultz, to report to the Congress that Jamaica is certified pursuant to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
2 |
1986-02-01 |
Jamaica |
Drug Enforcement |
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EC Accord on Terrorism, Illegal Immigration & Drugs |
On December 5-6, 1986, at its meeting in London, the twelve Heads of State or Government of the European Council, reached agreement on matters of international criminal cooperation. In particular... |
Bruce Zagaris and Cornelia Beck |
2 |
12 |
1986-12-01 |
Europe |
Terrorism |
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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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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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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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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 |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
United States |
Torture |
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Senate Committee Approves Amendment on Extraterritorial Limits on Jurisdiction in Antitrust |
On October 2, 1986, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the "Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvement Act of 1986" (S. 397) by a vote of 14-2. It would require U.S. courts to consider challenges to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
10 |
1986-10-01 |
United States |
Antitrust Cooperation |
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Enforcement Issues to Be Addressed in New Gray Market Policy |
The U.S. Customs Service is soliciting comments on policy options regarding the treatment of gray market and parallel importations. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Illegal Importation |
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Enforcement of Trade Sanctions on South Africa |
On Nov. 14 the U.S. Customs Service published in Telex No. 145756 its regulations implementing the Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 with respect to the latest technical amendments and interpretations of... |
Anke Lilienthal |
2 |
11 |
1986-11-01 |
South Africa |
Sanctions |
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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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Interpol Developments |
Undoubtedly one of the most essential organizations in the international enforcement area is INTERPOL. Established in 1923 and consisting of 136 member countries, including one of its most recent... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
2 |
1986-02-01 |
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INTERPOL |
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Judical Assistance Requests: The Duvalier and Marcos Cases- Two Approaches Toward Switzerland |
Two international judicial assistance cases ocurred in 1986 which serve well to illustrate the legal bases for obtaining assistance from Switzerland. The cases involve the deposed Philippine... |
Clemens Kochinke and Cornelia Beck |
2 |
12 |
1986-12-01 |
Switzerland |
Adjective 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 |
2 |
5 |
1986-05-01 |
World |
INTERPOL |
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Inter-American Court Declares Licensing of Journalists Illegal |
In an advisory opinion of November 13, 1985, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights unanimously declared by a decision of 6-0 that the compulsory licensing of journalists is incompatible with the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
3 |
1986-03-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Human Rights |
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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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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 |
2 |
4 |
1986-04-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Drug Enforcement |
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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 |