Justice and Home Affairs: Europeanization as a Government-Controlled Process

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg Monar
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
The Political ◽  
European Level ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Internal Security ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Legislative Changes

This chapter examines both the ‘uploading’ and the ‘downloading’ dimensions of Europeanization in justice and home affairs. Germany has been quite active – and in some cases, such as Schengen and Europol – also relatively successful in trying to ‘upload’ domestic preferences and models to the European level. But Europeanization has remained very much a government-led process with hardly any impact on public opinion and society. The ‘downloading’ has been largely limited to selective legislative changes as a result of the growing EC/EU acquis, and to the increased involvement of administrative and law-enforcement agencies in the European co-operation procedures and structures. One of main reasons for this imbalance between the ‘uploading’ and ‘downloading’ dimensions of Europeanization is the limited interest of the political establishment in the Europeanization of internal security issues that are still considered as valuable national ‘vote winners’.

FORMS AND METHODS OF PARTICIPATION OF PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS AND VOLUNTARY PEOPLE'S PATROL IN RESPONSE TO ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING OF WEAPONS

2018 ◽  
pp. 78-95
Author(s):  
Denis Mikhaylovich Denisov
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Private Security ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Security Guards ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
The Russian Federation

In this study, the issues of the state of counteraction of law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation to illegal trafficking in weapons, explosives and ammunition at the present stage are considered. Given the meetings directions of heads of divisions of law-enforcement agencies, Federal National Guard Troops Service, Federal Security Service, Public Prosecution Office, Security Council of the Russian Federation on the specified question. Noted the importance of prevention in this area of work, based on the past redundancy of personnel of the MIA of Russia and increasing the role of the public (voluntary people's patrol, private security company) in security issues. Among other things, were touched upon the issues of the negative impact of the global Internet network on the spread of illegal methods of manufacturing of weapons, ammunition and explosives. Presented the statistical data on detection and suppression of crimes under articles 222–226 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The purposes, causes and conditions of illegal arms trafficking, as well as the composition of criminal acts related to this type of illegal acts are considered, the gaps in the current legislation are pointed out. Examples of control preventive measures and their results are given. Particular attention is paid to the forms and methods of participation of private security guards and members of voluntary people's patrol in the prevention, prevention and suppression of the spread of illegal weapons, ammunition and explosives, as well as reducing the risk of accidents, crimes related to the use of socially dangerous objects and substances.

SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF SAFE CITIZENS STAYING IN PUBLIC PLACES

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Гаврилин ◽  
Sergey Gavrilin
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Task Set ◽  
Internal Affairs ◽  
Police Activity

The article is devoted to issues of safe staying of citizens in public places. The problem is quite relevant in light of the task set before the bodies of internal affairs in reducing the number of crimes and administrative offenses committed in public places. The introduction of new technologies in the life of the security of citizens´ public places and optimization of police activity in this area require qualitative study of public opinion on this issue, which will carry out certain adjustments to law enforcement agencies on one of the key areas of their work.

scholarly journals Legal bases of activity of law enforcement bodies in the field of security in border areas of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
O.I. Nikitenko
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Internal Security ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
External Threats ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Border Areas

This article is intended for the theoretical foundations of the strategy of security in the border areas of Ukraine by law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement agencies are existing in society and the state institutions and organizations that perform law enforcement and law enforcement functions whose main task is to ensure security in the border areas of Ukraine. At the current stage of development of Ukraine as a democratic social and legal state, taking into account the recent global changes in the world, the development of law enforcement agencies to ensure national and internal security from internal and external threats is one of the priorities of European policy. The choice of the population of Ukraine highlighted the problem of implementation of ratified agreements with the European Union, including the provisions of the European Charter in the field of security in the border areas of the state, as important components of the political and legal system of Ukraine. Ensuring state security, protection of the state border and protection in the border area of Ukraine in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine is entrusted to military formations and law enforcement agencies of the state. The state pays special attention to improving the legislation in the field of administrative and legal regulation in the field of national and internal security of the state from internal and external threats. The formation of the scientific doctrine of the scientific order in Ukraine has its own difficult history. Maintaining and strengthening the rule of law in society in modern conditions, as a necessary prerequisite for the effective functioning of an extensive human rights mechanism with the participation of state institutions, law enforcement agencies, civil society require thorough doctrinal support.

INTRODUCTION OF HIGHLY MORAL ASPECTS OF THE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE NATIONAL SYSTEM OF INFLUENCE OF SOCIETY ON ACTIVITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilya Kiva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The Political ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Member States ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
National System

The article considers the peculiarities of the introduction of high moral aspects of the political and social system of the European Union in the national system of public influence on the activities of law enforcement agencies. It is established that the implementation of legislative norms and provisions of the European Union in the legal system of Ukraine is the basis of the European course and further effective application of the principles of state regulation of law enforcement. It is substantiated that the activity of the police is subject to clear regulation both in the member states of the European Union and in Ukraine. Therefore, the organizational and legal support of public authorities in determining the procedure for recruitment, dismissal, receiving incentives for professional tasks corresponds to the principles of civil society. The public and its influence on law enforcement are correlated with law-centrism. It is noted that the influence of the community on the activities of law enforcement agencies is identified with respect for legal norms and regulatory framework. It is emphasized that decentralization, which is being introduced in the member states of the European Union, aims at equal distribution of powers between police bodies and, as a consequence, improvement of public law enforcement communication. In Ukraine, on the other hand, there are similar transformations in the legal framework of civil society cooperation with the police: the idea of decentralization corresponds to the Euro-Atlantic course, which is the guiding one, in the context of shaping state policy for Ukraine. It is pointed out that the process of perception by the police and structural units of law enforcement agencies of the European Union member states of the influence of civil society on the style of their functioning is a process of democratization of the socio-political system.

Belgians and security issues : a trend analysis (1970-1990)

Res Publica ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 33 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 503-522
Author(s):  
Philippe Manigart ◽  
Eric Marlier
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Trend Analysis ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Peace Movement ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Political ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Mass Public ◽  
The One ◽  
World Environment

This article attempts to assess, in a quantitative way, how security/defense issues have been perceived in Belgium since the early 1970s among the mass public.  This period has been characterized by breathtaking changes in the political and military world environment. How have Belgians reacted to these changes ?  The empirical evidence is based on a secondary analysis of public opinion data from the Eurobarometer series.The picture that emerges from the trend analysis is mixed. On the one hand, orientations towards the peace movement and arms limitations are more positive than before. On the other hand, many other indicators point to an increase in pro-defense orientations. Belgians are also overwhelmingly favorable to the creation of a collective organization for defense.

scholarly journals Kidnappings by the ’Ndrangheta: characteristics, institutional countermeasures and turning points

Modern Italy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Cristina Barbieri ◽  
Vittorio Mete
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Political Context ◽  
The Political ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The Government ◽  
Political Value ◽  
Final Cohort

This article examines kidnappings for ransom by the ’Ndrangheta in Italy from the more measured perspective that the passage of time allows. To investigate the importance and characteristics of this phenomenon, we analyse a new database compiled from various sources. We put forward an explanation of the way that the kidnapping era ended that derives both from statistical analysis of the 654 instances surveyed and from a case study (the abduction of Cesare Casella). Within this analysis, we award significant weight to the changing political context and to two particular factors: the crime's politicisation under new electoral pressure, and the behaviour of law enforcement agencies. The two factors often regarded as the principal explanations for the end of kidnapping, legislation on the freezing of assets and the appeal of the drugs trade, are treated here as simply aspects of the overall picture. The disappearance of this criminal practice seems to have followed a hiatus in relationships and a reciprocal show of strength. Although the repertoire of state threats, notably military action and prison sentences, was substantial, the political value of victims’ lives and the weakness of the government were powerful weapons for the final cohort of kidnappers.

scholarly journals UKRAINIAN LEGISLATION ON PREVENTION AND COMBATING CORRUPTION OFFENSES

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
O.I. Nikitenko ◽  
A.A. Samoylovych
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Internal Security ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Modern Development ◽  
Illegal Acts ◽  
The Government

The article considers the evolutionary progress of the adoption of legislation in Ukraine on anti-corruption, starting with the Declaration of independence of the state, defined the essence of the state policy in combating analyzed the chronology of the stages of the legislative anticorruption acts-the conduct of ongoing research, observations of anti-corruption activities of law enforcement agencies is very important in the context of the modern development of Ukraine. During the years of independence of Ukraine was formed anti-corruption legislation, including normative legal acts in this sphere with the purpose of administrative and legal counteraction of corruption. The development of anti-corruption legislation in the period from 1991 to 1996, i.e. prior to the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine of 1996 to 2004, a period which can be called the constitutional stage, and from 2004 to the present as a period of reform to counter corruption. This indicates that continuous changes in the administrative-legal regulation in the sphere of counteraction of corruption in Ukraine, the implementation of reform processes in law enforcement depends on the nature of government tasks and functions to ensure internal security of Ukraine, forms and methods of the professional activity of the bodies which carry out law enforcement or law enforcement function the article Also paid attention to how the state of corruption is influenced by organized groups and how the government is trying to counteract them. Specified on the weakness of preventive (preventive) measures regarding corruption and illegal acts. The Constitution does not specify what illegal acts are such, but some standards testify the protection of the rights and freedoms of natural and legal persons from such acts, but dedicated circle of individuals who have limitations with the passage of the civil service and local government. On the basis of the conducted research the conclusion about the need for effective legal mechanisms for fighting corruption and improving relevant legislation. Keywords: Сonstitution, anti-corruption policy, anti-corruption legislation, corruption, anticorruption.

scholarly journals International Experience in Assessing the Effectiveness of Law Enforcement Agencies in Crime Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (68) ◽  
pp. 343-355
Author(s):  
Vira Halunko ◽  
Oleh Shkuta ◽  
Oleh Predmestnikov ◽  
Nataliia Petrenko ◽  
Nina Holenko
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Crime Prevention ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
The Us ◽  
A Priority ◽  
Criminal Statistics

The objective of the investigation was to analyze some international experience in assessing the effectiveness of law enforcement in crime prevention. Methodologically, the dialectic method, typical of materialistic philosophy, was combined with scientific techniques of cognition. It is concluded that the basis for assessing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in different countries is based on a set of quantitative and qualitative criteria; sometimes such criteria conflict with each other, as some are beneficial for bureaucratic reporting, while others reflect the public's interests. Public opinion, as one of the main criteria, is becoming increasingly important in assessing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in some countries (e.g., the Slovak Republic), and in the US, France, Japan, Austria, and Italy, it is a traditional evaluation tool. Ambiguous is the use of statistics to assess the effectiveness of law enforcement in certain countries and Finally, there are countries where criminal statistics are a priority to determine the effectiveness of law enforcement and in others not.

İnvestigation methods of aircraft seizure

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (05) ◽  
pp. 132-135
Author(s):  
Günel Fariz qızı Zamanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
International Law ◽  
September 11 ◽  
International Terrorism ◽  
The Political ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
International Convention ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Investigation Methods ◽  
Political Decisions

The seizure of aircraft has become one of the threats of modern times. The growing number of such crimes in the world has made it necessary to regulate them by the norms and principles of international law. In the middle of the last century, civilian aircraft attacks were seen as non-political motives, mainly for personal gain or to escape from the hands of law enforcement agencies, but especially in the 21st century. From the beginning of 2001 alone to September 11, 2001, there were about 40 such incidents worldwide. However, with the events of September 11, the hijacking of a civilian aircraft and its use as a destructive weapon was a first in history. The main purpose of such cases is to influence certain political decisions by creating fear in society. It was after these events that the political and legal cooperation of the states in the name of combating international terrorism accelerated. Key words: aircraft, aviation, hijacking, the Middle East, international convention, terrorist act, international terrorism

Abductions and Disappearances in Bangladeshi Policing

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 643-656
Author(s):  
Md. Kamal Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
The Body ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
The Political ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Ruling Elite ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

Abstract This article is about policing practice in Bangladesh, with special focus on the involvement of the Bangladeshi law enforcement agencies in abductions and disappearances. Recently, Bangladeshi policing has been criticized for abductions and forced disappearances. The empirical analysis of this article focuses on the key factors and dynamics of abductions and disappearances in Bangladeshi policing. This article also investigates how and why the law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh are engaged in abductions and disappearances based on interviews of different stakeholders. The empirical parts of the article employ qualitative techniques of data analysis in order to process the body of evidence collected during the fieldwork. The key argument of this article is that the acute politicization of the law enforcement agencies and misuse of entrusted power implementing the political agenda of the ruling elite contribute to human rights violations in policing practice in Bangladesh.

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