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Acquitted
|
54,682 |
|
[1st of 30]
|
|
Adults prosecuted
|
1,571,570 |
|
[1st of 28]
|
|
DEFINITION: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
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SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
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Assault victims
|
2.8% |
|
[2nd of 20]
|
|
DEFINITION: People victimized by assault (as a % of the total population). Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevelence. |
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SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
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Believe in police efficiency
|
72% |
|
[6th of 17]
|
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DEFINITION: Proportion of people in international Crime Victims Survey 2000 who say police do a good job in controlling crime in their area. |
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SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin |
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Bribe payers index
|
7.2 |
|
[7th of 19]
|
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DEFINITION: The index ranks the leading exporting countries in terms of the degree to which their companies are perceived to be paying bribes. The scale is from 0 to 10, where 10 represents negligible bribery and 0 a very high level of bribery. Based on a survey of nearly 800 business executives conducted in 14 emerging-market countries. |
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SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey |
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Bribery victims
|
0.1% |
|
[17th of 16]
|
|
DEFINITION: People victimized by bribery (corruption) (as a % of the total population). Data refer to people who have been asked or expected to pay a bribe by a government official. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
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SOURCE: Transparency International |
|
Car thefts
|
348,169 |
|
[2nd of 46]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total recorded automobile thefts. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
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SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation > Broadcast details > Alternate title/Translation
CSI: Las Vegas
(Used in LIVINGtv promos) |
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DEFINITION:
|
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SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
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Death penalty > Abolition date
|
1,998 |
|
[8th of 64]
|
|
DEFINITION: Amnesty International |
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
|
|
Death penalty > Abolition for ordinary crimes
|
1,973 |
|
[7th of 20]
|
|
DEFINITION: Amnesty International |
|
SOURCE: Last updated: 01/04/03 |
|
Death penalty > Last executed
|
1,964 |
|
[19th of 55]
|
|
DEFINITION: Amnesty International |
|
SOURCE: Last updated: 01/04/03 |
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Drug offences
|
183,419 per 100,000 people |
|
[2nd of 46]
|
|
DEFINITION: Drug offence cases per 100,000 population (2000). |
|
SOURCE: Last updated: 01/04/03 |
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Embezzlements
|
18,152 |
|
[1st of 36]
|
|
DEFINITION: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Females prosecuted
|
337,588 |
|
[1st of 26]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total number of female prisoners. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Frauds
|
358,186 |
|
[2nd of 48]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total recorded frauds. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Jails
|
144 |
|
[15th of 80]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total number of adult prisons, penal or correctional institutions (excluding temporary jail lock-ups). Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Judges and Magistrates
|
1,330 |
|
[12th of 35]
|
|
DEFINITION: Number of Judges and Magistrates |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
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Judges of the International Criminal Court > Chamber
|
Trial |
|
|
|
DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
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Judges of the International Criminal Court > Elected
|
2003 |
|
|
|
DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: Judges of the International Criminal Court
|
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Judges of the International Criminal Court > Name
|
Sir Adrian Fulford |
|
|
|
DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: Judges of the International Criminal Court
|
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Judges of the International Criminal Court > Term End
|
2012 |
|
|
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DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: Judges of the International Criminal Court
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Manslaughters
|
19 |
|
[32nd of 42]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total recorded non-intentional homicides. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: Judges of the International Criminal Court
|
|
Murders committed by youths
|
139 |
|
[29th of 73]
|
|
DEFINITION: Homicide rates among youths aged 10–29 years by country or area: most recent year available (variable 1990–1999). |
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SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
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Murders committed by youths per capita
|
0.9 |
|
[52nd of 57]
|
|
DEFINITION: Homicide rate per 100,000 population aged 10–29 years |
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SOURCE: World Health Organization: World report on violence and health, 2002 |
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Murders with firearms
|
14 |
|
[29th of 36]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
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SOURCE: World Health Organization: World report on violence and health, 2002 |
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Perception of safety > Burglary
|
58% |
|
[10th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Proportions in International Crime Victims Survey 2000 reporting that they feel only a small risk of burglary. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Perception of safety > Walking in dark
|
70% |
|
[12th of 15]
|
|
DEFINITION: Proportions in International Crime Victims Survey 2000 reporting that they feel safe walking in the dark. |
|
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey |
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Prisoners
|
78,753 prisoners |
|
[5th of 168]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total persons incarcerated |
|
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey |
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Property crime victims
|
12.2% |
|
[4th of 20]
|
|
DEFINITION: People victimized by property crime (as a % of the total population). Includes car theft, theft from car, burglary with entry and attempted burglary. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Rape victims
|
0.9% |
|
[6th of 20]
|
|
DEFINITION: People victimized by sexual assault (as a % of the total population). Data refer to female population only. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin |
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Reporting to police
|
53% |
|
[6th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Proportions in International Crime Victims Survey 2000 who feel they can report crimes to police - perception. |
|
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin |
|
Robbery victims
|
1.2% |
|
[4th of 20]
|
|
DEFINITION: People victimized by robbery (as a % of the total population). Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey |
|
Sentence Length
|
38.6 |
|
[15th of 21]
|
|
DEFINITION: Total average sentence length served |
|
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin |
|
Software piracy rate
|
26% |
|
[97th of 107]
|
|
DEFINITION: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed. |
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
|
Suicide rates in ages 15-24
|
6.7 per 100,000 people |
|
[15th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people by given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: Fifth Annual BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study |
|
Suicide rates in ages 25-34
|
10.6 per 100,000 people |
|
[15th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Suicide rates in ages 35-44
|
11.4 per 100,000 people |
|
[16th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Suicide rates in ages 45-54
|
9.3 per 100,000 people |
|
[16th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Suicide rates in ages 55-64
|
7.9 per 100,000 people |
|
[17th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Suicide rates in ages 65-74
|
7.5 per 100,000 people |
|
[17th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Suicide rates in ages above 75
|
9.2 per 100,000 people |
|
[16th of 17]
|
|
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Total crime victims
|
26.4% |
|
[3rd of 20]
|
|
DEFINITION: People victimized by crime (as a % of the total population). Data refer to people victimized by one or more of 11 crimes recorded in the survey: robbery, burglary, attempted burglary, car theft, car vandalism, bicycle theft, sexual assault, theft from car, theft of personal property, assault and threats. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3 |
|
Total crimes
|
6,523,706 |
|
[2nd of 50]
|
|
DEFINITION: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. |
|
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin |
|
United States extradition treaties > Citation
|
28 UST 227.
TIAS. |
|
|
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DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002)
(United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention) |
United States extradition treaties > Date signed
March 31, 2003
June 8, 1972
June 25, 1985
December 23, 1986 |
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DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties
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United States extradition treaties > Entered into force
|
January 21, 1977 |
|
|
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DEFINITION:
|
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties
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Unpaid diplomatic parking fines
|
0 |
|
[138th of 143]
|
|
DEFINITION: Average Unpaid Annual New York City Parking Violations per Diplomat, 11/1997 to 11/2002. |
|
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties
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