Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Institution
- Keyword
-
- Economics (2)
- Human Rights (2)
- Money Laundering (2)
- Asset Forfeiture (1)
- Criminal Law and Procedure (1)
-
- Democracy (1)
- Development (1)
- Domestic violence (1)
- Drug Traffic (1)
- Environmental Degradation (1)
- Excessive Fines (1)
- Governance (1)
- Human Smuggling (1)
- Human trafficking (1)
- Immigration (1)
- Internatioal Law (1)
- International Law (1)
- Justice (1)
- Law reform (1)
- Legal systems (1)
- MOBI (1)
- Mail-Order Bride (1)
- Mail-Order Bride Industry (1)
- Marriage (1)
- Political Power (1)
- Political economy (1)
- Trafficking (1)
- United States (1)
- War (1)
- Women (1)
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 7 of 7
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Placing Blame Where Blame Is Due: The Culpability Of Illegal Armed Groups And Narcotraffickers In Colombia's Environmental And Human Rights Catastrophes, Luz E. Nagle
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
No abstract provided.
Profitable Proposals: Explaining And Addressing The Mail-Order Bride Industry Through International Human Rights Law, Vanessa Brocato
Profitable Proposals: Explaining And Addressing The Mail-Order Bride Industry Through International Human Rights Law, Vanessa Brocato
San Diego International Law Journal
This Article looks at the MOBI in the United States through the lens of international human rights. Part II will describe the MOBI. Part III will evaluate the MOBI within an international human rights framework. Part IV will examine current U.S. legislation relating to the MOBI. Part V suggests strategies for addressing the MOBI. Nations will not be able to solve the problem independently because the MOBI is a transnational phenomenon. Conducting a critique of marriage brokers in a human rights context can help place problems caused by the MOBI at the forefront of international debate. Applying current human rights …
A Toothless Tiger: President Uribe's Proposed Amnesty Bill, Sarah R. Sandford-Smith
A Toothless Tiger: President Uribe's Proposed Amnesty Bill, Sarah R. Sandford-Smith
UC Law SF International Law Review
On August 21, 2003, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe presented a bill that would permit certain paramilitary and guerilla leaders to avoid prison for gross human rights violations. These individuals would merely have to pay a fee - as reparations to the victims and their families. This note begins by discussing the history behind the bill, and then looks at two possible alternatives: a United Nations truth commission and jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court. The author concludes by suggesting that a truth commission would be the best solution.
The Political Economy Of Rule Of Law Reform In Developing Countries, Ronald J. Daniels, Michael Trebilcock
The Political Economy Of Rule Of Law Reform In Developing Countries, Ronald J. Daniels, Michael Trebilcock
Michigan Journal of International Law
In this paper, the authors briefly review the recent experience with rule of law reform initiatives in Latin America, Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe, drawing on more detailed case studies by the authors. The authors are currently working on a similar case study on rule of law reform experiences in Asia.
Corruption As An Assurance Problem, Philip M. Nichols
Corruption As An Assurance Problem, Philip M. Nichols
American University International Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Transnational And Sub-National In Global Crimes, Lan Cao
The Transnational And Sub-National In Global Crimes, Lan Cao
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Bulk Cash Smuggling And The Globalization Of Crime, Stefan D. Cassella
Bulk Cash Smuggling And The Globalization Of Crime, Stefan D. Cassella
Stefan D Cassella
The articles discusses the legislative history of the bulk cash smuggling statute, 31 U.S.C. 5332, and constitutional issues raised under the Excessive Fines Clause of the Eighth Amendment when the government seeks to use the statute to forfeit the currency being smuggled.