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Extradition Treaties
Because international extradition is not compulsory in case of lack of a formal treaty (at least for the United States traditional point of view -see Extradition History), there are hundreds of bilateral extradition treaties. No country has a network of bilateral treaties that cover all […]
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Decision-Making Processes
Literature Review on (Management) Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Bradley J. Best and Jeremy R.T. Lewis provide the following summary about the topic of (Management) Program […]
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Antiterrorism Efforts
General Concerns Criticism about anti-terrorism legislation and other measures in the United States, Canada and other countries focussed on three main areas: general concerns about the scope and effectiveness of these initiatives, violations of civil liberties, and invasions of […]
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Antiterrorism Efforts
General Concerns Criticism about anti-terrorism legislation and other measures in the United States, Canada and other countries focussed on three main areas: general concerns about the scope and effectiveness of these initiatives, violations of civil liberties, and invasions of […]
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Legal Literature
The Legal History of Legal Literature in English Common LawThis section provides an overview of Legal Literature in English Common Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Legal Literature in English Common Law in the Oxford […]
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William Rehnquist Chief Justice
Introduction to William Rehnquist Chief JusticeIn 1986 President Ronald Reagan appointed Rehnquist to replace the retiring Warren E. Burger as the Court's chief justice, a decision that provoked further controversy over Rehnquist's record. After his confirmation Rehnquist guided the…
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William Rehnquist Early Years
William Rehnquist: Early YearsIntroduction to William Rehnquist Early YearsWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II (1939-1945) and then completed his undergraduate studies and a master's degree at Stanfo…
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Poll Tax
Introduction to Poll TaxPoll Tax, term used for a tax levied on an individual, usually as a prerequisite for voting. Poll taxes are the same for all persons subject to them, regardless of their income, property, or other taxes paid (see Taxation).Poll taxes were originally levied on…
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Invasion of Privacy
Introduction to Invasion of PrivacyInvasion of Privacy, unlawful surveillance or intrusion into a person's private dwelling with intent to expose or encroach upon that person's private affairs." (1)ResourcesNotes and ReferencesInformation about <a href=&qu…
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Freedom of Speech History
Introduction to Freedom of Speech HistoryThe modern concept of freedom of speech emerged gradually during the struggles of the Middle Ages. In England, for example, the struggle for freedom of speech extended from the 16th through the 18th centuries and was a vital part of the larger strugg…
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Interstate Extradition
Interstate Extradition Interstate Rendition Clause in the United States In the United States, a uniform law interstate rendition between the states is established by Article 4, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution, “which specifies that interstate extradition applies”(1) regardless or irrespective of the nature of the crime.” provides that any person properly charged is subject…
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Extradition in Federal Countries
Extradition in Federal Countries “The political structure of countries, such as the federal structure of the United States, can bring about an additional difficulty in extradition proceedings, inasmuch as the governments of foreign nations have official relations only with federal governments, not with the governments of a country’s constituent states. It is not always clear…
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Extradition History
Extradition History Introduction The U. S. Supreme Court, in United States v. Rauscher (1886), expressed the dominant doctrine in the United States then: “It is only in modem times that the nations of the earth have imposed upon themselves the obligation of delivering up these fugitives from justice to the States where their crimes were…
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International Policing
International Policing Drugs The phenomenon of illegal drugs trafficking has been a major factor in the internationalization of many law enforcement national policies and agencies, influencing its international work and dimensions. There are some crititics about the effectivity of the United States efforts in the production and distribution of illegal drugs. International Policing and the…
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Censorship Problems
Censorship Current Problems and TrendsIn the 20th century, as in all previous history, freedom from censorship has been the exception in the world. The rule has been, and continues to be, repression, suppression, and oppression. It may, however, be considered a sign of political and social …