Institute for Strategic Studies articles from May 1 1999

Institute for Strategic Studies archives from May 1 1999

Welcoming Address.
May 1, 1999... Mr Chairperson, delegates, ladies and gentlemen - It is my privilege to welcome you to this conference and address you on behalf of the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Commissioner George Fivaz, who is...

The role of the United Nations in Combating Organised Crime.
May 1, 1999... Pino Arlacchi (*) 1. INTRODUCTION 1998 was a historic year for the United Nations (UN). It was the 50th anniversary of both its involvement in the area of crime and justice and the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights,...

International Organized Crime Syndicates and International Co-Operation in Combating Organised Crime.
May 1, 1999... (1.) INTRODUCTION The aim of this presentation is firstly, to describe one very unique organised crime group to emphasise that organised crime is an operating concept not limited only to famous crime syndicates; secondly, to show the...

Organised Crime in Mozambique and its impact within the Regional and International context.
May 1, 1999... 1. INTRODUCTION The aim of this presentation is to provide a general picture of the nature and scope of organised crime in Mozambique and its impact on society, derived from experience gained through contact with the reality of crime...

Organised Crime in South Africa: a statistical overview.(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 1999... Crime Information Management Centre SA Police Service (*) 1. INTRODUCTION This presentation provides a brief review of the general crime situation in South Africa; levels some comment on the different factors contributing to the...

Prevention and Combating of Organised Crime in South Africa.
May 1, 1999... 1. INTRODUCTION In a world suffering from economic recession one business that is booming is international organised crime. The business of organised crime, which covers everything from drug smuggling, money laundering, illegal arms...

The role of the Criminal Justice System in Combating Organised Crime in South Africa.
May 1, 1999... Deputy Attorney-General: Transvaal Department of Justice (*) 1. INTRODUCTION "No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we require him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a...