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Book Review: Torture |
In the wake of revelations of torture and degradation at Abu Ghraib and other detention facilities, this book contains essays by leading international experts discussing this very topical issue.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
3 |
2006-03-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Law of War, Terrorism, Torture |
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Chief Judge in Hussein Case Replaced Following Resignation |
On January 17, 2006, Saeed al-Hameesh was temporarily appointed to replace chief judge Rizkar Mohammed Amin in overseeing the trial of Saddam Hussein in Iraq when the trial resumes on January 24,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
3 |
2006-03-01 |
Europe, Iraq |
Human Rights, International Courts |
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Illegal Logging: Tracking Timber in Honduras |
Effective environmental enforcement posed acute problems in Brazil, a country with a middle-of-the-road level of economic prosperity in Latin America. In a previous series examining the effects of... |
Jed Borod |
22 |
3 |
2006-03-01 |
United States, Honduras |
Customs Enforcement, Trade Enforcement, Endangered Species |
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U.S. Enforcement Updates |
The IELR periodically publishes an updated list of U.S. Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaties. Changes since the last update (the October 1, 2005 issue of the IELR) are in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
3 |
2006-03-01 |
World, United States |
Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Bibliography of Books, Articles, and Documents |
I. Books
A. Genocide, Crimes against Humanity and Torture
Human Rights Watch, Aceh at War; Torture, Ill-Treatment, and Unfair Trials (2004) 44 pp.
Human Rights Watch, Struggling to Survive;... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
3 |
2006-03-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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GAO Report Calls for Improved Planning to Deliver U.S. Terrorist Financing Training and Technical Assistance Abroad |
On October 24, 2005, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report citing problems among U.S. agencies in the coordination of U.S. efforts to deliver counter-terrorism... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering, National Security, Terrorism |
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UN Security Council and Kimberley Process Move Forward on Conflict |
International organizations including the UN Security Council and the UN-backed Kimberley Process have taken significant action against conflict diamonds in the past two months, leading some... |
Jed Borod |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
World, Africa |
Customs Enforcement, International Organizations, Trade Enforcement, United Nations |
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Germany Seeks Foreign Evidence in Russian Enterprise Money Laundering |
On December 2, 2005, German prosecutors reported making judicial assistance requests from several countries in connection with a suspected money laundering investigation that may involve Russian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
Germany, Russia, Switzerland |
Bank Secrecy, Corruption, Money Laundering |
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Senegal Allows Habre To Stay Pending African Union Decision |
On November 27, 2005, Senegal Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio announced that the Former Chadian leader Hissene Habre, wanted for crimes against humanity and torture, will be allowed to remain... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
Belgium, Africa, Chad, Senegal |
Extradition, Human Rights, International Organizations |
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U.S. Encounters Difficulties in Europe Over Extraordinary Renditions |
During the first week of December 2005, the U.S. government faced challenges to its extraordinary rendition policy in Europe when Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice was continuously pressed over the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
United States, Europe |
Human Rights, Law of War, National Security, Terrorism, Torture |
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Judgment in Absentia in International Criminal Law |
The development of transnational and international justice initiatives and fora, including the European Arrest Warrant, the International Criminal Court, and a number of international tribunals, has... |
Carlo Tiribelli |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
World, Europe |
Jurisdiction, European Union, International Courts |
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EU Commission Proposes Database Changes to Strengthen Criminal Justice |
On November 24, 2005, the European Union Commission adopted measures including: (1) a proposal for a Council Decision on access for consultation to the Visa Information System (VIS) to authorities of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
Europe |
Immigration, European Union, Economic Integration |
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EU Council Adopts Decision on Exchange of Information From Criminal Records |
On November 21, 2005, the European Council adopted a decision requiring exchange of information extracted from criminal records. The background for the Council Decision is that Articles 13 and 22 of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
Europe |
National Security, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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EU Undertakes Joint Customs Operations Against Counterfeit Goods |
On May 17-27, 2005, the European Union conducted joint customs operations to intercept and retain the consignments of counterfeit goods. From May 28 to June 30, 2005, it organized a post-operational... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
Europe |
Counterfeiting, Customs Enforcement, European Union |
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U.S. Acts Against N. Korean Government Counterfeiting Activities |
On December 13, 2005, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), U.S. Department of Treasury, issued an advisory about illicit financial activities committed by the North Korean government... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
United States, North Korea, Ireland |
Counterfeiting, Terrorism, Arms Trafficking, Organized Crime |
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ICJ Holds Uganda Liable for Humanitarian Law Violations in Congo |
On December 19, 2005, the International Court of Justice found Uganda liable for international human rights violations in the Congo and ordered it to pay reparations. The five-year war in Congo... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
2 |
2006-02-01 |
Uganda, Congo |
Human Rights, International Courts |
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OECD Global Forum Meeting in Melbourne a Standoff |
On November 15-16, 2005, more than 130 representatives of 55 governments, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the European Commission met in Melbourne, Australia, to review progress towards a level... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
1 |
2006-01-01 |
World |
International Organizations, Taxation |
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Pakistan Extradites Taliban Fugitives to Afghanistan |
On October 27, 2005, Afghanistan officials announced that Pakistan has extradited 14 Taliban fugitives to Afghanistan, the first such move by the Islamabad government since U.S.-led Coalition Forces... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
1 |
2006-01-01 |
Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Extradition |
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UK EU Presidency Issues Paper on Balance between Liberty and Security |
In September 2005, the United Kingdom Presidency of the European Union (EU) issued a paper examining the appropriate balance between counter-terrorism and international human rights policies. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
1 |
2006-01-01 |
Europe, United Kingdom |
Human Rights, National Security, Terrorism, European Union |
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U.S. Detention Policy Controversies Continue |
Three years after the Bush Administration developed its unique approache to counter-terrorism enforcement ? a war paradigm, detaining persons and declaring them enemy combatants so that they can be... |
Bruce Zagaris |
22 |
1 |
2006-01-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Law of War, National Security, Terrorism, Prisoner Rights |