This month, I sit down in a virtual conversation with Dr. Serguei Chloukhine to discuss Russian organized crime and its impact on society. Professor Serguei Cheloukhine, is a Professor in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice at John Jay College in New York, USA. He is the author of many articles and … Continue reading »
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Mafia’s Most Dangerous Bullets: The Close Link Between Mafia and Health
Written by: Andrea Domenici, LLM International Crime and Justice, University of Turin There is a close link between mafia and health and it is not a matter of only bullets and bombs. Often the public reaction to Mafia groups takes place only on occasions of bloodshed, especially when these acts involve people who … Continue reading »
Italian Organised Crime, a silent threat to the European Union and worldwide
By David Ellero, Senior Specialist at Europol “… do not ever forget, when you hear the progress of lights praised, that the loveliest trick of the Devil is to persuade you that he does not exist”[1]. When asked to write on Italian Organised Crime (ITOC), the first thing that comes into my mind is … Continue reading »
JUNE 2013: Transnational Organized Crime
It goes without saying that transnational organized crime has made a tremendous impact all over the world via its profitable channels. Human trafficking, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, exploitation of mineral resources, wildlife trafficking, and engaging in various forms of corruption and bribery are but a few ways that these criminal networks have survived. This month … Continue reading »
Victim Rights: Are We Victimising the Perpetrators?
Victims have rights. No doubt about it. Since the 1960’s the need for the criminal justice system to take into account the needs of the victims has been emphasized. These efforts-mostly driven by non profits-have borne fruits. The international community has paid attention. In 1985 the United Nations Declaration of the Basic Principles of Justice … Continue reading »
