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Source-This post on Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) has been created based on the article “Strengthening global cooperation in crime prevention and enhancing criminal justice systems: highlights from the 33rd Crime Commission” published in “The UN Official page” on 21st May 2024.
Why in News?
The 33rd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) was concluded after five days of discussions. It aimed at enhancing crime prevention, criminal justice responses, and cooperation.
About Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1) The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). 2) It serves as the primary organ guiding the UN’s activities in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice |
| Purpose | CCPCJ provides a platform for Member States to share expertise, experiences, and information. |
| Objective | The aim is to develop both national and international strategies and to identify priorities for crime prevention. |
| Membership | 40 member states, elected by ECOSOC, led by a Bureau |
| Mandates | ECOSOC established the mandates and priorities for the CCPCJ in Resolution 1992/22, which encompass the following areas: i) International efforts to address national and transnational crimes, including organized crime, economic crime, and money laundering. ii) Advocating for the role of criminal law in environmental protection. iii) Focusing on crime prevention in urban settings, particularly juvenile crime and violence. iv) Enhancing the efficiency and fairness of criminal justice systems. |
| Function | i) The CCPCJ acts as the preparatory and implementing body for the quinquennial United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. ii) Following the adoption of General Assembly Resolution 61/252, the CCPCJ now serves as the governing body of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). iii) It also oversees the budget for the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Fund, which funds global technical assistance in crime prevention and criminal justice. iv) The Commission has strong connections with research institutes within the UN Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network (PNI). |
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