Legal Framework Against Transnational Organized Crime by Criminal Justice Systems in Different Countries (From UNAFEI Resource Material Series No. 54, P 243-249, 1999 -- See NCJ-190077)

• NCJ Number: 190090
• Author(s): Yim-fui Cheung; Yasutaka Harada
• Date Published: September 1999
• Length: 7 pages
• Sale Source: United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: Japan

Annotation

This study examined the legal framework against transnational organized crime for criminal justice systems in different countries.

Abstract

The study reviewed the criminal justice systems of 22 countries. It included the examination of reports by seminar participants from the subject countries, interviews with participants, general discussions in forum, and examination of relevant law books. The study focused on provisions for: (1) efficient countermeasures against crimes committed by organized transnational crime groups; (2) confiscating proceeds from specific crimes; (3) specific actions directed at organized crime groups; (4) proactive and/or non-traditional strategies to investigate organized transnational crimes; (5) witness protection programs; (6) special sentencing policy; and (7) international cooperation in criminal matters, such as extradition and mutual legal assistance. The study concluded that many countries had demonstrated commitment to efforts against organized crime. However, proper arrangements for uniform and efficient countermeasures were still needed as early as possible before new crimes appeared.