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20 August 2015

Bribery and Corruption: judge opens window to FCPA challenge by UK citizen

Last week a US judge ruled that a prosecutor needs to show that a non-US resident foreign national qualifies as an “agent of a domestic concern” under the US Foreign Corruption Practices Act (‘FCPA’) before being able to prosecute them for corruption. 

13 August 2015

Extradition of Rwandan General halted – why didn’t ‘universal jurisdiction’ apply?

The extradition of Rwandan General Karake was halted this week when the European Arrest Warrant for him was dismissed – Michael Caplan QC examines the issues thrown up by this case and the complex world of universal jurisdiction. 

Michael Caplan KC

3 August 2015

International Criminal Law – A month in review – July 2015

A summary of the significant International Criminal Law developments in July from around the world.

Jonathan Grimes

30 July 2015

Extradition under review: Home Office responds to Lords

As the country’s only extradition court is reportedly as on the verge of “collapse”, we review the Home Office’s response to recommendations from the Lords on extradition. 

Rebecca Niblock

23 July 2015

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – unless you get extradited to stand trial there

Wimbledon, Proms in the Park and rain soaked jugs of Pimms at well intentioned barbeques – there are some things you can bank on in a British summer. Uninterrupted sunshine, however, is sadly not on the list and many of us will be counting down the days until our trip abroad to ensure we soak up some well needed vitamin D. 

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