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Books of Bibliography |
Comparative Criminal Justice
Transitional Justice; How Emerging Democracies Reckon with Former Regimes (Neil J. Kritz, ed., U.S. Instit. of Peace Press, 1995). ...[more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Spanish Government Stops Drug-Money Laundering Ring with Gibraltar Connections |
On December 12, 1996, the Spanish press reported the successful penetration and arrest by Spanish police of a money laundering ring in the Spanish Costa del Sol and Madrid. This major network of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Spain |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Drugs & Trafficking |
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Documents and Legislation of Bibliography |
1, Migration Enforcement and Border Control
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Fact Sheet, 1996, 2 p. FS 000152.
(The short document gives information on... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Mexico and Texas Conclude Anti-Money Laundering Cooperation Agreement |
On October 15, 1996, the Texas Attorney General on behalf of the State of Texas concluded an anti-money laundering enforcement cooperation agreement with the National Drug Enforcement Institute (INCD... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, Treaties, International Cooperation |
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Mexican Enforcement Initiative against Illegal Use of Foreign Tax Havens Takes Effect |
On January 1, 1997, the Mexican enforcement initiatives against illegal use of foreign tax havens took effect, signaling a potentially draconian new wave of actions to make up for the shortfall of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Mexico |
Taxation |
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German Extradition Requests for Alleged Terrorists Face Obstacle of Right to Refuse the Extradition of Nationals |
During the second week of January 1997, the German Government lost its extradition request for Mr. James Corry, whose extradition from Ireland was requested in connection with an alleged terrorism... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland |
Extradition, Terrorism |
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Cayman Court Denies Request from Peruvian Commission Investigating Corruption |
The Grand Cayman Court has denied a request from the Peruvian Investigative Commission (CITEL) for assistance relating to its investigation of corruption due to the absence of pending criminal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Peru, Cayman Islands |
Corruption, Teaching, Research, Adjective Assistance |
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Former Bermuda Attorney General Calls for Abolition of Bank Secrecy and Use of Shell Banks |
In recent months international business media have carried reports of the call by former Bermuda attorney general Saul Froomkin, Q.C., for the abolition of both bank secrecy and the use of shell... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Bermuda |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Drugs & Trafficking, Securities Trade Enforcement |
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Spanish Criminal Prosecutions Use International Human Rights Law to Battle Impunity in Chile and Argentina |
On March 28, 1996, Spanish prosecutors, later joined by private citizens, filed criminal charges of genocide and terrorism against former military leaders of Argentina and their collaborators. The... |
Richard J. Wilson |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Spain, Chile, Argentina |
Human Rights, Immunity, Terrorism, Genocide |
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CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting |
On December 16 1997, the Caribbean Common Market and Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, at their Fifth Special Meeting held in Barbados, released a communiqué on the anti-drug trafficking... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
United States, Caribbean |
International Organizations, Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.S. Adds 78 New Names to Sanctioned Persons Related to Cali Drug Cartel |
On January 8, 1997, the United States Government ordered economic sanctions against 78 businesses and individuals it said were "fronts' for the Cali drug cartel in Colombia ... [more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Sanctions |
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Georgia and Zaire Waive Immunity for Diplomats Involved in Vehicular Deaths |
Waivers of diplomatic immunity have been granted by the Georgian and Zairian Governments in connection with vehicular deaths in the U.S. and France respectively, thereby causing policymakers and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
United States, France, Georgia, Zaire |
Immunity, Jurisdiction, Treaties |
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EU Council Adopts Resolution to Combat International Organized Crime |
On December 20, 1997, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted a resolution providing for measures to facilitate cooperation by individuals with the judicial process in the combatting of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Europe |
International Organizations, European Union, Organized Crime |
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Rwandan War Crime Trials Start and Adjourn |
On December 27, 1996 Rwanda started its national trials, apart from the United Nations Tribunal in Arusha, Tanzania, of the first two suspects accused in the murder and genocide that tore up the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
2 |
1997-02-01 |
Rwanda |
International Organizations, Murder, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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U.S., Mexico and Canada Increase Tax Enforcement Cooperation |
Increasingly the U.S., Mexico and Canada are conducting tax enforcement cooperation and harmonizing approaches to crossborder tax issues ... [more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
1 |
1997-01-01 |
Canada, United States, Mexico |
Treaties, Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation |
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IRS Promulgates Final Regulations on Disclosure of Return Information to U.S. Customs Service |
On December 17, 1996, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations to enact the law implementing the North American Free Trade Agreement that authorizes the IRS to disclose certain tax... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
1 |
1997-01-01 |
United States |
Treaties, Tax Enforcement, Customs |
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U.S.-Thai Treaty Has Clause for Termination If Thai Government Does Not Comply with Information Exchange in Five Years |
On November 26, 1996, the United States and Thai Governments signed an income tax treaty that contains a unique termination provision indicating the emphasis placed on enforcement by the U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
1 |
1997-01-01 |
United States, Thailand |
Treaties, Tax Enforcement |
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Italian Magistrates Investigate Bosnian-Serb Smuggling of Arms and Nuclear Materials |
Southern Italian magistrates are investigating a group of suspects for alleged involvement in an international arms trafficking, nuclear materials, and money laundering ring. This group is based in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
1 |
1997-01-01 |
Italy, Former Yugoslavia |
Money Laundering, Arms Trafficking |
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U.S. and Mexico Try to Fight Turtle and Freon Smugglers |
In the aftermath of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), law enforcement authorities from both the U.S. and Mexican governments are trying to combat the smuggling of endangered sea... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
1 |
1997-01-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Corruption, Environment, Wildlife Smuggle, Chemicals Smuggle |
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Bahamas Money Laundering Regulations 1996 |
The Money Laundering (Proceeds of Crime) Act 1996 puts The Bahamas in the position of being the first Offshore Financial Centre (OFC) to enact Money Laundering Legislation ... [more] |
Allyson Gibson |
13 |
1 |
1997-01-01 |
Bahamas |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy |