NCJ Number
216117
Date Published
August 2006
Length
23 pages
Annotation
This paper presents an overview of reported national action taken for the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime provisions under consideration in the areas of combating money laundering, investigation of transnational organized crime, the protection of witnesses and victims, and the prevention of transnational organized crime.
Abstract
The status of compliance with the requirements of the Convention for a comprehensive anti-money laundering regime is quite advanced. Most measures appear to be in place and the level of awareness and knowledge is steadily growing. This success can be attributed to the need to comply with the relevant instruments against terrorist financing and efforts of regional or international organizations in continuing to accord high priority in this matter. In response to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime’s decision to support a periodic review of the implementation of the Convention, information was collected and reported on money-laundering, investigation of cases of transnational organized crime, protection of witnesses and victims, international law enforcement cooperation, and preventive measures. This report highlights the progress made towards meeting the requirements set out in the Convention, as well as the difficulties that states have faced in implementing its provisions. This report contains information on legislative, administrative, or other practical measures taken at the national level to combat money-laundering and measures related to the investigation of cases of transnational organized crime, as well as matters related to the protection of witnesses and victims, matters related to international law enforcement cooperation, and matters related to preventive measures.