Tag: INTERNATIONAL CRIMES

  • UN Security Council

    UN Security Council The Council is composed of fifteen member states, five of them permanent members and specified by name in the Charter. These are the United States, Russia (replacing the Soviet Union in 1991), China, the United Kingdom, and France. The rest are elected for two-year terms […]

  • Corruption

    Corruption Definition Corruption, wrongdoing by those in a special position of trust. The term is commonly applied to self-benefiting conduct by public officials and others dedicated to public service. (1) Corruption is not a technical term; it is not considered a criminal offence in most […]

  • Corruption

    Corruption Definition Corruption, wrongdoing by those in a special position of trust. The term is commonly applied to self-benefiting conduct by public officials and others dedicated to public service. (1) Corruption is not a technical term; it is not considered a criminal offence in most […]

  • Iran

    The Legal History of Islamic Law in Iran This section provides an overview of Islamic Law in Iran Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration […]

  • Iran

    The Legal History of Islamic Law in Iran This section provides an overview of Islamic Law in Iran Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration […]

  • Piracy

    See Transnational crime . The first precise attempt to codify piracy was in 1958 when the Convention on the High Seas was adopted in order to clarify the legal status of pirates and the competence to arrest pirates. These articles in the Convention on the High Seas have been incorporated into […]

  • Modifications of Existing Designations

    New Designations and Modifications of Existing Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011 the Department of State announced the Secretary of State's designation of two additional […]

  • Modifications of Existing Designations

    New Designations and Modifications of Existing Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011 the Department of State announced the Secretary of State's designation of two additional […]

  • Fto Designations

    Reviews of Fto Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the Secretary of State continued to review designations of entities as Foreign Terrorist Organizations ("FTOs"), […]

  • Country Reports on Terrorism

    Country Reports on Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 18, 2011, the Department of State released the 2010 Country Reports on Terrorism. The annual report is submitted to Congress […]

  • International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

    International Narcotics Control Strategy Report in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 3, 2011, the Department of State released the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report […]

  • International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

    International Narcotics Control Strategy Report in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 3, 2011, the Department of State released the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report […]

  • Major Drug Transit Countries

    Major Drug Transit or Illicit Drug Producing Countries in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 15, 2011, President Obama issued Presidential Determination 2011-16, "Memorandum for the […]

  • Majors List Process in Narcotics

    Majors List Process in Narcotics in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Majors List Process in Narcotics: (1) International Narcotics Control Strategy Report On March 4, 2013, the Department of State submitted the 2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy […]

  • Majors List Process in Narcotics

    Majors List Process in Narcotics in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Majors List Process in Narcotics: (1) International Narcotics Control Strategy Report On March 4, 2013, the Department of State submitted the 2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy […]