07/09/2013
https://congress.gov...
"this glaring omission, which can still be corrected today, sent the unfortunate signal that pre-Hague Japan cases were not a top priority."
"the State Department has chosen not to impose any sanctions on any of those nations found to have engaged in a 'pattern of noncompliance.'"
"the Goldman Act not only shines a light on a country's record through annual designation of countries showing a pattern of noncompliance, it holds countries accountable and hopefully incentivizes syst..."
"the Goldman Act requires the State Department action under individual cases that have been pending for more than a year if the foreign government has not been taking adequate steps to resolve the case..."