In most countries, there are some common elements of justice among national criminal laws and judicial practices, which serve as important guidelines of international criminal law nowadays.

当今大多数国家国内刑法及司法实践中的正义要素，逐渐被接受成为国际刑法准则的一部分。

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Stratfor was one of several organizations earlier this year warning that Mexico could become a failed state if it does not win the war against the criminal elements that hold sway over some areas of the country.

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Although Grey Goose found no direct evidence to suggest direct involvement by the Russian government, "We did find evidence of links to some existing organized criminal elements in Russia, " says Ferguson.

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It said criminal elements in some government ministries were so violent and dangerous that commission inspectors could not safely do their work.

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