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UK High Court Undermines the Reliability of Information Contained in an Interpol’s Red Notice |
On June 24, 2015 the UK High Court delivered its judgment in the case of Leke Prendi aka Aleks Kola v Albania. The appeal focused on the extent to which the judge at first instance was entitled to... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-09 |
Albania, United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Fair Trial, Fair Use, False Papers, INTERPOL, Indictment, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, Legal Ethics |
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A Necessary Dialogue: Alternatives to the Status Quo and the 2016 Special Session of the UN General Assembly |
In recent years, months even, several countries have decreased their criminal sanctions for personal drug consumption. The rationalizations for these policy changes are varied - as varied as the... |
Cristóbal M. Puig-Monsen |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-09 |
Jamaica, Portugal, United States, Uruguay |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Adjective Enforcement, Comparative and International Law, Conferences, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Fair Trial, Fair Use, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Organizations, Political Leaders, Sentencing, United Nations |
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U.S. Requests Extradition of Detained FIFA Officials, CONCACAF Votes to Reform Procedures, and Canadian Banks Conduct Internal Investigations |
On July 2, 1015, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) announced the United States (U.S.) had on the following evening made the formal extradition requests for the seven FIFA officials arrested... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-09 |
Canada, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United States |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Banking Supervision, Bribery, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Corruption, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Enforcement of International Sports Law, Extradition, Financial Supervision, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Indictment, International Crimes, Investigation, Organized Crime |
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FATF Plenary Concludes in Brisbane |
On June 26, 2015, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its plenary meeting, which occurred in Brisbane, Australia on June 24-26 under the Australian Presidency.The main issues dealt with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-02 |
Australia |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Comparative and International Law, Conferences, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Financial Enforcement, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Terrorism |
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Commonwealth Caribbean Governments Form Integrity Commissions |
On June 25, 2015, twelve Commonwealth Caribbean governments decided to establish a new regional body to strengthen transparency and help impede corruption. |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-02 |
Caribbean |
Policy/Directives, Training, Transparency |
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Council of Europe Adopts Resolution and Recommendation on Cyberterrorism |
At its 27th sitting held on June 26, 2015, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a Resolution and Recommendation on the co-operation against cyberterrorism and other... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-02 |
European Union, Europe |
Espionage, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extortion, Identity Theft, Intelligence, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Internet Crime, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime, Policy/Directives |
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25th Summit of the African Union Debates International Criminal Court, Al Bashir & Terrorism |
At the 25th Summit of the African Union (AU) held June 14-15, 2015, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the AU Assembly of Heads of States and Governments discussed, among other issues on its agenda,... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-02 |
Africa |
Administration of Justice, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Conferences, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, Human Rights, Indictment, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Criminal Court, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Legal Ethics, Political Leaders, Political Strife, Sovereignty, Terrorism |
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England Processes Spanish Extradition Request of Rwandan Intelligence Chief |
On June 25, 2015, district judge, Quentin Purdy, granted conditional bail to Emmanuel Karenzi Karake, Rwanda’s intelligence chief arrested on a Spanish extradition warrant over allegations of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-02 |
Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Comparative and International Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Extradition, Genocide, Human Rights, Political Leaders, Political Strife, War Crimes, Warrants |
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Germany Extradites Alleged Mastermind of Global Cybercrime Campaigns to the U.S. |
On June 24, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the unsealing of an indictment in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, New York, charging Ercan Findikoglu, a Turkish citizen also known as “... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
7 |
2015-07-02 |
Germany, Turkey, United States |
Adjective Enforcement, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Cybercrime, Extradition, Forgery, Fraud, Gang Activity, Indictment, Organized Crime |
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Sudanese President Evades Arrest on ICC Arrest Warrant Defying South African Court Ruling |
On June 15, 2015, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir arrived safely back in Khartoum in defiance of a South African court order, directing him to remain in the country, pending disposition of the... |
Robert Williams |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-19 |
South Africa, Sudan |
Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Court Conviction, Crimes against Humanity, Human Rights, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, International Criminal Court, International Law, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Lawsuits, Political Leaders, Political Strife, Prosecution, Sovereignty |
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U.S. FIFA Indictment Spurs Surrender of Argentine and New Foreign Investigations |
The indictment of 14 individuals in the FIFA corruption scandal on May27, 2015, has produced the surrender of one of the defendants and a significant amount of new investigations into the misconduct... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-19 |
Brazil, Italy, Paraguay, Switzerland |
Adjective Enforcement, Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, Bribery, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Detention, Enforcement of International Sports Law, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Financial Crimes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Freezing of Assets, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Investigation, Oversight |
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U.K. Enacts Company Transparency Rules and Sets Stage for Other Countries |
On March 26, 2015, the United Kingdom gave Royal Assent to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (“the Act”).... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-19 |
United Kingdom |
Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Confidentiality, Data Sharing, Disclosure, Due Diligence, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, Oversight, Policy/Directives, Regulation, Securities Law, Transparency |
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U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spain Against Heirs in Nazi Art Case |
On June 4, 2015, Judge John F. Walter of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles) granted a motion for summary judgment to a museum and foundation controlled by... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-19 |
Spain, Switzerland, United States |
Administration of Justice, Art and Cultural Property, Comparative and International Law, Cultural Property, Due Diligence, Evidence Sharing, Fair Trial, Human Rights, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Lawsuits, Property Restitution |
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Europol Releases Its 2014 General Report |
The General Report on Europol's activities in 2014 was adopted by the Management Board at its meeting on February 27, 2015 and was submitted to the Council for endorsement by a letter dated April... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-19 |
Europe |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Asset Seizure, Border Security, Comparative and International Law, Computer Crimes, Corruption, Counter-terrorism, Cybercrime, Data Sharing, Drugs & Trafficking, Eurojust, Europol, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Immigration, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime, Seizure |
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U.S. Congress Limits Surveillance with Passage of the USA FREEDOM Act |
On June 2, 2015, President Barrack Obama signed legislation approved by the U.S. Senate which curtails the federal government’s sweeping surveillance of phone records and related security policy in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-12 |
United States |
Central Intelligence Agency, Confidentiality, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Evidence Gathering, Legislation, National Security, Privacy, Terrorism, Transparency, U.S. Congress, U.S. Federal Government, Undercover Operations, Warrants |
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EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Reports on the Implementation of Adopted Measures |
On June 2, 2015, the European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator released his report on the implementation of measures which had been proposed and/or adopted earlier this year. In their... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-12 |
European Union |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Arms Trafficking, Asset Seizure, Border Security, Comparative and International Law, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Eurojust, European Commission, Europol, Illegal Importation, Immigration, Information Exchange, Intelligence, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Policy/Directives |
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS, ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTS |
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Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-12 |
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European Union Adopts Action Plan Against Migrant Smuggling |
Two weeks after presenting the European Agenda on Migration, on May 27, 2015, the European Commission adopted the first proposals of its comprehensive approach to improving the management of... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-05 |
Europe |
Adjective Enforcement, Arms Trafficking, Border Security, Counter-terrorism, Crimes against Humanity, Customs, Customs Enforcement, Data Sharing, Deportation, Detention, Drugs & Trafficking, European Commission, Gang Activity, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, International Cooperation, Maritime, Seizure, Smuggle |
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U.S. Justice Department Settles with Six More Swiss Banks |
On May 28, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had settled with the following four Swiss banks under the DOJ Voluntary Disclosure Programs for Swiss Banks: Société Générale... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-05 |
Switzerland, United States |
Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Confidentiality, Data Privacy, Disclosure, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, International Banking Supervision, Investigation, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation, U.S. Federal Government |
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Brazilian Police Arrest Suspected Camorra Boss on Italian Criminal Charges |
On May 26, 2015, Brazilian Federal Police announced the arrest of Pasquale Scotti, 56, in Recife on Italian charges of murder, extortion, and illegal possession of weapons. Scotti had allegedly used... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
6 |
2015-06-05 |
Brazil, Italy |
Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Court Conviction, Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Extortion, Extradition, Gang Activity, Gangs, Investigation, Money Laundering, Murder, Organized Crime |