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ICC Prosecutor Will Open First Unilateral Investigation in Kenya |
On November 26, 2009, during a visit to Kenya, ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo promised to seek to bring to trial some of the persons responsible for meeting and organizing the violence... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
3 |
2010-03-01 |
Africa, Kenya |
Administration of Justice, Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, International Courts, International Crimes, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Jurisdiction, Murder, Peacekeeping, Robbery |
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Stockholm Programme: Setting New Agenda for EU Justice and Home Affairs |
The European Council met at Tampere in Finland on the 15th and 16th of October 1999 and adopted the first five-year program on justice and home affairs for the years 2000 to 2004 inclusive. In June... |
Michael Plachta |
26 |
3 |
2010-03-01 |
European Union, Europe, Finland, Sweden |
Abuse of Children, Comparative and International Law, Customs, Cybercrime, Drugs & Trafficking, European Union, Financial Crimes, Human Trafficking, International Cooperation, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Mutual Legal Assistance, National Security, Organized Crime, Peacekeeping, Treaties |
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Security Council Adopts Resolution Providing Enhanced Rights to Blacklisted Persons |
On December 17, 2009, the United Nations Security adopted a resolution on blacklisting Al-Qaida and persons suspected of terrorist acts. On the one hand, it offers enhanced rights to persons who are... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
3 |
2010-03-01 |
World |
Drugs & Trafficking, Human Rights, International Cooperation, International Crimes, National Security, Organized Crime, Terrorism, United Nations |
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Prevention and settlement of conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings within European Union |
At its 2979th meeting, held in Brussels on 30 November and 1 December, 2009, the Council of the European Union – Justice and Home Affairs approved and adopted a framework decision on prevention and... |
Michael Plachta |
26 |
3 |
2010-03-01 |
European Union, Europe |
Administration of Justice, Crimes, European Union, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, Jurisdiction |
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Cert Alleging Torture at Guantanamo |
On December 14, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari with respect to a petition requesting the Court to revive a lawsuit against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other military... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
3 |
2010-03-01 |
Afghanistan, Cuba, Pakistan, United States |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, International Courts, International Crimes, Jurisdiction, Torture, War Crimes |
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U.S. Indicts Chicagoan For Helping Mumbai Terror Attacks as Wave of U.S. Persons Are Increasingly Involved in Terrorism Incidents |
On December 7, 2009, an indictment was returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago against David Coleman Headley, a U.S. citizen in Chicago, for allegedly engaging in extensive surveillance of targets... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, India, Denmark |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Terrorism, Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, International Crimes |
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Lisbon Treaty Facilitates Stronger International Enforcement and Criminal Justice Efforts |
On December 1, 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force. Title V fosters more centralized power for the EU criminal justice and enforcement as well as facilitates criminal justice harmonization... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Europe, Portugal |
Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Immigration, International Courts, Treaties, International Cooperation, International Law |
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British Foreign Minister Pledges to End Ability of Magistrates to Issue Arrest Warrants against Political Leaders in Israel Livini Case |
On December 15, 2009, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband announced that the British government would no longer permit legal harassment of Israeli and other foreign officials by British judges... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Israel, Palestine, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Jurisdiction, Comparative and International Law, International Cooperation, International Law |
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Irish Authorities Make Record Seizure of Cigarettes from the Philippines |
On October 28, 2009, Irish authorities seized more than 120 million contraband cigarettes in Greenore Port, County Louth, Ireland, in the largest single seizure ever made in the European Union. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Europe, Ireland, Philippines |
Customs Enforcement, Maritime, Taxation, Fraud, Tax Enforcement, Tax Crimes, Smuggle, Seizure |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Holds Foreigner Charged with Crimes Has Right to Challenge Jurisdiction Without Surrendering |
On December 11, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a U.S. District Court’s denial of a Lebanese national’s motion for mandamus, challenging U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Kuwait, Lebanon |
Extradition, Jurisdiction, International Courts, Fraud, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Crimes, International Law, International Crimes |
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U.S. Grand Jury Returns 7 Indictments Against 15 Alleged Members of Mexican Cartel |
On November 24, 2009, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois announced the return of seven indictments on November 19, 2009, charging 15 defendants of alleged involvement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime, Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement |
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Treasury and Fed Delay Internet Gaming Regulations as Congress Holds Hearing on Legislation to Legalize Internet Gaming |
On November 28, 2009, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board announced that they have extended the compliance date for the final regulation implementing the applicable... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States |
International Gaming, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Computer Crimes |
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Federal Indictments Issued for Conspiracy and Solicitation of Support for Foreign Terrorism Against Minnesota Residents |
On November 23, 2009, U.S. authorities announced details of the charges against eight men allegedly providing funds and recruiting soldiers to fight on behalf of al-Shabaab, a designated foreign... |
Erik Sapin |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Netherlands, Somalia |
Extradition, Terrorism, Kidnaping |
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New York Court Applies Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Even Though None of the Parties or Property Are in the Jurisdiction |
On June 4, 2009, the New York Court of Appeals decided a New York Court may issue a judgment ordering the surrender of foreign assets to garnishees even though the property, debtor, and creditor are... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
World, United States |
Bank Secrecy, Fraud, White Collar Crime, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision, Banking Supervision |
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Libya Convicts and Sentences Swiss Businessmen for Migration and Tax |
On December 1, 2009, a Libyan court has convicted and sentenced two Swiss businessmen to 16 months in prison for visa irregularities and tax evasion. |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
Switzerland, Libya |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, Immigration, Taxation, Prisoner Rights, Tax Enforcement, Tax Crimes, Customs |
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EU-U.S. Issue Joint Statement on Improving Justice, Freedom and Security |
On October 20, 2009, the European Union (EU) and the U.S. issued a joint statement on enhancing transatlantic cooperation in the area of Justice, Freedom and Security. The statement renewed for the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Europe |
Customs Enforcement, Extradition, International Organizations, Terrorism, European Union, International Cooperation, Customs |
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Agreement between the European Union and Japan on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters |
At its 2979th meeting, held in Brussels on 30 November and 1 December, 2009, the Council of the European Union – Justice and Home Affairs approved and adopted a decision on an agreement between the... |
Michael Plachta |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Europe, Japan |
Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties |
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U.S. Dismisses Money Laundering Case against Miami Lawyer After Appellate Court Affirms Exemption for Criminal Defense Counsel |
On November 25, 2009, the U.S. Attorney General in Miami dismissed all charges against Ben Kuehne, a prominent lawyer in Miami, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed on... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
World, United States, Colombia |
Money Laundering, Administration of Justice, Prisoner Rights, Crimes, Conspiracy |
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Swiss Court Orders Bail for Polanski During His Fight Against the U.S. Extradition Request |
On November 23, 2009, a Swiss court ordered bail be given to Roman Polanski, the filmmaker detained as he resists the U.S. extradition request...more |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Switzerland |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Sex Crimes |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Holds Council Meeting as Lisbon Treaty Goes Into Effect |
On November 30 and December 1, 2009, the Council of the European Union’s Just and Home Affairs held its 2979th meeting as the Lisbon Treaty was taking effect. The Council made progress on a wide... |
Bruce Zagaris |
26 |
2 |
2010-02-01 |
United States, Europe, Portugal, European Union |
Jurisdiction, Terrorism, White Collar Crime, Sex Crimes, Treaties, Financial Crimes |