NCJ Number
176295
Date Published
1996
Length
165 pages
Annotation
This is an overview of the United Nations' work in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice.
Abstract
The document contains a short history of international cooperation against crime. It also discusses the costs of crime; the United Nations crime prevention system; United Nations Congresses on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders; technical cooperation and advisory services; and affiliated and associated institutes. An appendix concerning United Nations standards, guidelines and international instruments contains data on 24 topics, including: the treatment of prisoners; torture; conduct of law enforcement officials; crime prevention and criminal justice in the context of development and a new economic order; the independence of the judiciary; juvenile justice; transfer and treatment of foreign prisoners; abuse of power; the role of lawyers and prosecutors; extradition; mutual assistance in criminal matters; model treaty for the prevention of crimes that infringe on the cultural heritage of peoples in the form of movable property; and international terrorism. Appendix