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Illegal trade in animals in the Czech Republic, analysis and comparison of the Czech Environmental Inspectorate database and CITES Trade Database
JIRKŮ, Renáta
This bachelor thesis focuses on illegal wild animals and wild plants trade in the Czech Republic. The thesis discusses general facts about illegal trade and wild animals products. In the practical part of the bachelor thesis the database of the Czech Environmental Inspectorate and the global trade database CITES are evaluated. It was found that the total number of reported animal captures is different in both databases. According to non-public data from the Czech Environmental Inspectorate, 919 illegally traded specimens were seized in the period of time 2011-2020. On the other hand, the publicly available CITES trade database indicates that 42 seizures were made in the same period. From this fact there are significant differences in the traded taxonomic groups, determined forms and in the level of representation of the export countries from which the specimens originate, etc.
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Morphological differences between the skulls of lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris)
Šádková, Jolana ; Formanová, Dominika (advisor) ; Pyszko, Martin (referee)
The aim of the thesis was to evaluate possibilities of morphological differentiation of skulls of lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris) for the purposes of control authorities supervising a trade with endangered species protected by CITES. Tiger skeletons are one of the black markets highly lucrative and plentifully traded goods. Tiger skeletons might be easily exchanged for those of the lions, therefore their distinction is crucially needed for the control authorities. Therefore, a literature search on the morphological differences between the skulls of these two large felids with a focus on non-metric features was carried out. The results of the study show a possibility of distinction between lion and tiger skulls, though different identification features are shown among studied papers. Morphological differences and characteristics of individual subspecies or populations, as well as differences between the sexes and differences caused by specific conditions during ontogenetic development (such as captive breeding) are discussed. The results of the bachelor's thesis suggest a high reliability of species identification by simultaneous usage of multiple morphological characteristics of skulls. However, this conclusion should still be verified by empirical examination of selected...
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Analysis of Trade with selected species of Coraciiformes, Musophagiformes, Columbiformes and Piciformes
ZÁHOROVÁ, Lucie
International trade in fauna and flora is curently considered as one of the greatest threats to populations of many wildlife species. According to available information, some species are declining mainly due to persecution by people for meat or for trade. Illegal trade is increasing as well. Its yearly turnover is estimated to be in the order of billions of US dollars. This diploma theses analyzes the international trade with selected bird species under the CITES Convention - Asian hornbills, African turacos, South American tukans and arassari, and pigeons and doves during the period from 1990 till 2015. Although the CITES Convention has proven to contribute to protecting biodiversity and protecting endangered species by monitoring and regulating the trade with them, it has its limitations and shortcomings. These are described in this diploma thesis on the example of some specific cases.
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Mexican illegal trade in the context of organized crime
Uvírová, Šárka ; Zamykalová, Miroslava (advisor) ; Gullová, Soňa (referee)
This thesis focuses on the highly discussed topic of organized crime in Mexico and the illegal business operations carried out by Mexican groups of organized crime denominated drug cartels. The text is divided into two parts. The theoretical part includes definitions, characteristics and trends of organized crime and illegal trade and problems in dealing with this problem. The practical part then focuses on the specific situation in Mexico (cartels, their activities, functioning, influence and solution proposal). This paper aims to analyze the current situation and functioning of drug cartels in the country through different perspectives (typology, activities, way and cause of their origin) in order to map their impact and influence, while demonstrating that these groups fulfill the global concept of international organized crime. Partial targets will be the comparison of the functioning of these groups of organized crime and legal businesses; find out whether or not these activities affect political and economic development; based on the previous information analyze key issues and last, but not least to propose solutions to combat this phenomenon.
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Roberto Saviano's Gomorrah. Reality and fiction
Bursíková, Martina ; Flemrová, Alice (advisor) ; Pelán, Jiří (referee)
This thesis focuses on the selected topics of Roberto Saviano's Gomorrah and it attempts to examine the way the author works with facts and how he presents them. In the introductory chapter I gave an outline of Saviano's work and of the general characteristics of his literary style, his processing of facts and work with them and the main topics of his writings. In the beginning of my thesis, I addressed the topic of a literary style called the New Journalism. I presented its main ideas, representatives, literary goals and the core points of its manifesto. When assessing Saviano's work in the context of New Journalism, I believe it is crutial to consider its objectivity, genuine capture of reality and its comprehensive approach to narration of facts with a literary language of aesthetic dimension. Saviano's only deflection from this style would be in his role of the narrator. New Journalism seeked to push the role of the narrator to the background or to have it absent altogether whereas Saviano often appears in his own plays as a direct participant or an indirect commentator. The view of the author, the participant or the characters did frequently appear in the works of New Journalism. The most common form, however, was to expound and describe the character through its' own mind - which makes the role of the...
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The issues of arms trade (Mexico-USA)
Kučerová, Jana ; Jiránková, Martina (advisor) ; Vošta, Milan (referee)
The Master's thesis deals with the issues of the arms trade between Mexico and USA, focusing on the arms trafficking. The first chapter introduces the topic in general and analyzes the current situation of the world market in small arms and light weapons. The second and third chapter describe the characteristics of arms trade and its legislative framework in both countries - USA, Mexico - define local specifics and identify main trading partners. Bilateral trade in SALW between USA and Mexico, its process and practice how the trading takes place, is described in fourth chapter. The impact of arms trade on both countries is defined in the fifth chapter together with designed proposals to help to restrict illegal arms trafficking between partners and to reduce its negative impacts.
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History of illegal trade
Procházková, Karolína ; Čajka, Radek (advisor) ; Bolotov, Ilya (referee)
Bachelor thesis is focused on the history of the illegal trade, particularly on drug trafficking. It concerns the drug production, distribution and consumption. In the first part intoxicants are divided into groups and the thesis gives brief information about their characteristics. It also maps the history of the illegal trade beginning in antiquity and ending with the present. Then follow government antidrug measures where the thesis also refers to incurred institutions and major international agreements in this field. It focuses particularly on the Czech Republic and its current drug strategy and expenses related to this issue. Within the frame of drug trafficking are elaborated the main drug producing areas and the distribution paths. As an illustration of the current situation, the last section examines the illegal market in Prague and Central Bohemia.
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Effects of globalization on international criminal activity
Chválny, Ivan ; Žák, Květoslav (advisor) ; Spirit, Michal (referee)
The Bachelor's thesis deals with the effects of globalization on international criminal activity. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first chapter defines the terms "globalization" and "international crime". The second chapter presents the issue in its historical context. The third chapter is divided into several subchapters (arms trade, drug trade, human trafficking, terrorism, counterfeit trade, trade in organs, trade in thrash, cybercrime, money laundering and government response), looking more closely at each type of trafficking and the problems directly related to it, and analyzing their main aspects. The fourth chapter explores the issue in the specific context of the Czech Republic. The last chapter deals with forecasts of future development and possible recommendations how to counter the rise of international crime.
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