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Practices of Exchange and Networking in Russia
Alena V. LedenevaWestern researchers studying the former Soviet Union first paid attention to the phenomenon of blat — to do with the use of informal contacts and networks to obtain goods and…
The SEC's International Enforcement Programme: Gathering Evidence outside the US
Thomas C. NewkirkAs surely as night follows day, the internationalisation of securities fraud has followed the internationalisation of the world's securities markets. As a result, the US…
An Invasion of Privacy: The Media's Involvement in Law Enforcement Activities
Henry H. Rossbacher, Tracy W. Young, Nanci E. NishimuraThoreau heartily accepted the motto, ‘that government is best which governs least’. Our forefathers braved treacherous oceans and alien lands emboldened by that belief, after…
Redrow Homes Ltd and Another v Bett Bros plc and Another [1998] 1 All ER 385
Stanley LaiOriginating from a Scottish action, this seminal House of Lords decision rules on the narrow question of awarding ‘additional damages’ under s. 97(2) Copyright, Designs and…
Andreou v Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales [1998] 1 All ER
Jason HainesIn 1972, Mr Andreou became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (The Institute). On 14th December 1993, the disciplinary committee of the…
Investigating EC Fraud: The Metamorphosis of UCLAF
Simone WhiteThe Commission's responsibility towards the EC budget led it to create an investigation unit within its Secretariat‐General: UCLAF (or Unité de Coordination de la Lutte…
The Management of Electronic Crime — Prevention and Containment
Peter M. GermanTechnology continues to revolutionise our lives. Instant access to cash, electronic banking, international wire transfers, the electronic purchase of securities and instant credit…
Conspiracy to Defraud: Gilmore Decision Highlights Gap in UK Extradition Law
Linda CandlerIn the USA, conspiracy to defraud is a statutory offence. Title 18, US Code, s. 371, the general conspiracy statute, provides that:
A ‘Snapshot’ of the G8 Initiatives on International Financial Crime
Shazeeda AliInternational financial crime is without doubt one of the major challenges facing the world today. Its elimination remains a priority of world leaders and in 1998 when…
Future Trends in Financial Crime
Peter Johnstone, Jason HainesThe Treaty of Amsterdam was signed on 2nd October 1997. Under Title IV the provisions of the Treaty on European Union are considerably modified and issues relating to freedom of…
Securities and Investments Board v Scandex Capital Management A/S and Another [1998] 1 All ER
Jason HainesIn 1995, Mr Bartholomew‐White, together with Mr Ian Farrell established a company called Euro Currency Corporation Ltd (‘Euro Currency’) intended to provide foreign exchange…
Cyber‐Terrorism: The Shape of Future Conflict?
Andrew RathmellIs cyber‐terrorism the threat of the future? The convergence of current conventional wisdoms regarding technological and socio‐political developments suggests that it may be. In…
The Caribbean: Small Caribbean States and the New pax americana
John JeremieTwo years ago the writer noted that the territories of the Caribbean, while executing MLAT's with various extra‐regional territories, had not by and large embraced global…
Sri Lanka: Prosecutions of Bribery and Corruption
Saleem MarsoofThe recent legislation on bribery and corruption enacted in Sri Lanka is part of the global awakening to the demoralising effect of corruption in society. Prior to 1994, the law…
Developing Countries: Public Education to Combat Corruption and Economic Crime — The Future for Developing Countries
John LesterMany developing countries, and indeed a significant number of developed countries, need a practical strategy to launch future education and prevention programmes. This article…
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