POL 325 Transnational Crime
3 hours
Transnational crime has become one of the major concerns for governments and international organizations as they work to stem the illicit flows of drugs and firearms, control the trade in human beings and wildlife products, and deal with money laundering, counterfeiting, and other cross-border offences. This course covers the literature on transnational crime and transnational criminal law, inviting students to examine how crime has altered state sovereignty, posed challenges to governance, and changed conceptions of human rights and justice. Students will also learn about the mechanisms of state cooperation with respect to transnational crimes, such as mutual legal assistance and extradition, and will study the workings of relevant international organizations and agencies.