NCJ Number
148128
Date Published
1991
Length
44 pages
Annotation
This annual report, prepared by the Solicitor General of Canada, includes statistics and analysis regarding judicially authorized electronic surveillance for offenses under which proceedings may be conducted by or on behalf of the Attorney General.
Abstract
In general, the report discusses applications for authorizations to intercept private communications in relation to offenses committed under the Narcotics Act, Food and Drugs Act, Customs Act, Excise Act, Immigration Act, Bankruptcy Act, and Official Secrecy Act. The specific offenses covered include trafficking, smuggling, money laundering, unlawful distillation or selling of spirits, organizing entry into Canada, disembarking persons at sea, fraudulent bankruptcy, and spying. The report reviews the key procedural requirements of Part VI of the Criminal Code and basic reporting requirements, and includes a summary and analysis of the information submitted by agents of the Solicitor General. The final section assesses the importance of the interception of private communications for the investigation, detection, prevention, and prosecution of offenses in Canada in compliance with the Criminal Code. 3 figures, 24 tables, and 2 appendixes