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7/5/06

RIA Novosti - Russian chief prosecutor urges Europe to close ranks vs. crime

For the complete report go to RIA Novosti or click on this linkRussian chief prosecutor urges Europe to close ranks vs. crime

MOSCOW, July 5 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's new top prosecutor urged his European colleagues Wednesday to improve cooperation and prevent offenders from exploiting differences in procedural systems to their advantage. Speaking at a Moscow conference attended by prosecutors from the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, Yury Chaika said the differences between systems meant law enforcers faced obstacles doing their jobs.

"Criminals, on the contrary, rely on their ability to hide behind those obstacles, using them as a shield, and also to hide evidence of their crimes," he said.

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