JOURNAL

U NITED NATIONS

Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Salvador, Brazil, 12-19 April 2010

No. 3

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS — Tuesday, 13 April 2010

PLENARY

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Third meeting Guarany

Children, youth and crime (continued) [3]

(A/CONF.213./4, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and A/CONF.213/RPM.4/1.) Making the United Nations guidelines on crime prevention work (continued) [5] (A/CONF.213/6, A/CONF.213/12, A/CONF.213/13, A/CONF.213/14, A/CONF.213/16, A/CONF.213/17, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and A/CONF.213/RPM.4/1)

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Fourth meeting Guarany

Children, youth and crime (continued) [3]

Making the United Nations guidelines on crime prevention work (continued) [5]

The Journal of the Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice appears every morning. It contains the agenda for the day and various announcements. Delegations wishing to include an announcement should contact the Substantive Coordinator of the Congress: Mr. Dimitri Vlassis, c/o Ms. Elsa Gopala-Krishnan Office location: 4th Floor Left Block, Extension: 3252

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COMMITTEE I

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Second meeting Xavante

Provision of technical assistance to facilitate the ratification and implementation of the international instruments related to the prevention and suppression of terrorism (continued) [4] (A/CONF.213/5, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and A/CONF.213/RPM.4/1)

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Third meeting Xavante

Provision of technical assistance to facilitate the ratification and implementation of the international instruments related to the prevention and suppression of terrorism (continued) [4]

COMMITTEE II

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Second meeting Guaycurú

Recent developments in the use of science and technology by offenders and by competent authorities in fighting crime, including the case of cybercrime (continued) [8] (A/CONF.213/9, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and A/CONF.213/RPM.4/1)

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Third meeting Guaycurú

Recent developments in the use of science and technology by offenders and by competent authorities in fighting crime, including the case of cybercrime (continued) [8]

OTHER MEETINGS

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Arab Group [closed] Terena 2

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

NGO: informal orientation session Cocal 3

6.30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

PNI meeting [closed] Kariri 3

ANCILLARY MEETINGS

10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.

Pretrial justice: addressing the nexus of corruption, torture, public health and socioeconomic development

Juriti 2

10 a.m. - Death penalty: abolition or moratoria Kariri 3

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11.30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.

A global campaign to fight child pornography Cocal 3

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

UNODC cybercrime investigations lab [closed] Macuxi 2

12 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.

A comprehensive approach to juvenile justice reform in accordance with CRC General Comment No. 10: promising practices and lessons learned

Juriti 2

12 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.

Religious assistance to prisoners Cocal 3

12 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.

The Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative [closed] Juma 2

12 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.

Strategies for the prevention of trafficking in women and children

Kariri 3

1.45 p.m. - 2.15 p.m.

“Bought and sold: voices of human trafficking”(a 16-minute film)

Arara 3

2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Compassion and justice for all: especially the victims Juriti 2

2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Introducing the International Anti-Corruption Academy Juma 2

2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Informal consultation regarding the need for a new convention for detainees (attendance by invitation only)

Kariri 3

2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

The project of restorative juvenile justice in Maranhao: the force of community for the prevention of crime

Cocal 3

4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Rape and violence against women in the international context: a multidisciplinary, integrative approach

Juriti 2

4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Visiting mechanisms and transparency in prison: worldwide development for promoting prison reform

Arara 3

4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

A cybercrime treaty Kariri 3

4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The impact upon children of their parents going to prison Cocal 3

HOST COUNTRY WORKSHOPS

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Money-laundering Kanela

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Juvenile legal system and money-laundering: proposals to uphold the rule of law and civil rights in Brazil

Juma 2

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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Good practices of the government of the State of Bahia Yemanja

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Combat and prevention of traffic in persons in the State of São Paulo (video debate)

Yemanja

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Brazilian system of alternative sentences Juma 2

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

International legal cooperation network in the fight against organized crime

Oxossi

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Integrated System on Penitentiary Information (INFOPEN) Arara 3

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Prosecutors of São Paulo, Brazil: therapeutic justice and community prosecution justice

Juma 2

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS

Wednesday, 14 April 2010

PLENARY

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fifth meeting Guarany

Workshop C on Practical Approaches to Preventing Urban Crime (A/CONF.213./14, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and A/CONF.213/RPM.4/1.)

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sixth meeting Guarany

Workshop C on Practical Approaches to Preventing Urban Crime (continued)

COMMITTEE I

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fourth meeting Xavante

Workshop A on International Criminal Justice Education for the Rule of Law (A/CONF.213/12, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and A/CONF.213/RPM.4/1)

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Fifth meeting Xavante

Workshop A on International Criminal Justice Education for the Rule of Law (continued)

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INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Informal consultations on the draft Declaration Guaycurú

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Informal consultations on the draft Declaration Guaycurú

SUMMARY

Monday, 12 April 2010

PLENARY

First meeting Opening of the Congress The Congress was opened by the Executive Secretary of the Congress. The Congress observed a minute of silence for the late President of Poland, Lech Kaczynski, and the other victims of the tragic accident of 10 April 2010. The Executive Secretary of the Congress read an opening message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations and from the Secretary-General of the Twelfth Congress. Election of the President of the Congress The Congress elected, by acclamation, His Excellency Mr. Luiz Paolo Teles Barreto, Minister of Justice of the Federative Republic of Brazil, as President of the Congress. The President made a statement. Welcoming statements were made by the Governor of the Bahia, Mr. Jacques Wagner, and the Mayor of Salvador, Mr. João Henrique De Barrados Carneiro. Organizational matters [2] (a) Election of the other officers [2 (a)]

The Congress elected by acclamation Dr. Sitona Abdella Osman (Sudan) as Chairman of Committee I, Dr. Matti Joutsen (Finland) as Chairman of Committee II, and the following States as Vice-Presidents: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, India, Italy, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, the United States of America and Zimbabwe. It was agreed that the Congress would elect the remaining officers at a subsequent meeting. (b) Adoption of the rules of procedure [2 (b)] The Congress adopted the rules of procedure as contained in document A/CONF.213/2. (c) Adoption of the agenda [2 (c)] The Congress adopted the provisional agenda as contained in document A/CONF.213/1.

(d) Organization of work [2 (d)]

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The Congress adopted the organization of work as contained in the annex of document A/CONF.213/1.

(e) Credentials of representatives to the Congress [2 (e)] The Congress decided that the following States should be appointed members of the Credentials Committee: Brazil, China, Jamaica, Philippines, Russian Federation, Spain, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America and Zambia.

Report of the Congress [11]

The Congress endorsed the recommendations contained in the report of the pre-Congress consultations (A/CONF.213/L.1).

Statements by regional groups Statements were made by the representatives of Algeria on behalf of the G77 and China, Spain on behalf of the European Union, Zimbabwe on behalf of the African Group, Republic of Korea on behalf of the Asian Group, and Argentina on behalf of GRULAC. Consideration of the report of the Secretary General on the state of crime and criminal justice worldwide [1] A representative of the Division of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs of UNODC delivered an introduction to the Report of the Secretary-General on the State of crime and criminal justice worldwide (A/CONF.213/3).

Second

meeting Children, youth and crime [3] Making the United Nations guidelines on crime prevention work [5] The Congress began its joint consideration of the items. Introductory statements were made by the representatives of UNODC. A short movie entitled “UN principles for the prevention of crime and their practical application around the world” was shown. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture addressed the Congress. Statements were made by representatives of Chile, Finland, Germany, China, Switzerland, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt and Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

COMMITTEE I

First meeting Organizational matters (election of officers) [2] The Committee elected by acclamation Mr. Adam Sadiq (Sri Lanka) as Vice-Chair and Mrs. Maggie Jackson (Australia) as Rapporteur of the Committee. Provision of technical assistance to facilitate the ratification and implementation of the international instruments related to the prevention and suppression of terrorism [4] The Committee began its consideration of the item.

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An introductory statement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Congress. Statements were made by the representatives of Japan, Germany, China, Indonesia, Switzerland, Algeria, Austria, Saudi Arabia, France, South Africa, and Canada. A statement was made by the observer for the Japan Federation of Bar Association.

COMMITTEE II

First meeting Organizational matters (election of officers) [2] The Committee deferred the election of its Vice-Chair and Rapporteur to a later meeting. Recent developments in the use of science and technology by offenders and by competent authorities in fighting crime, including the case of cybercrime [8] The Committee began its consideration of the item. An introductory statement was made by the representative of UNODC. Statements were made by the representatives of China, Algeria, Canada, Argentina, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Russian Federation, Germany, Botswana, Cuba, and Chile. Statements were made by the observers for Red Iberoamericana de Cooperación Jurídica Internacional, Council of Europe, and World Society of Victimology. A statement was made by an individual expert (Norway).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Live Webcast coverage of the Crime Congress

The United Nations Department of Public Information is providing live and on-demand Webcast coverage of all Plenary, Committee I and Committee II meetings as well as Press Conferences. The Webcast is available in English and Original language of the speaker. Internet users around the world are able to follow the proceedings of the Congress by viewing the live on on-demand Webcast and access information such as daily programme, statements, press releases, official documents and other information at: http://www.un.org/webcast/crime2010 Delegations may send their statements (in .pdf or MS Word format) for posting on the Congress Website to the following email address: webcast@un.org

Social events

A dinner for Heads of Delegation will be hosted by Brazil on 13 April 2010. Invitations will be placed in the pigeonholes.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration and credentials

Delegations are invited to refer to the Information for Participants (document A/CONF.213/INF/1). In accordance with rules 1-3 of the provisional rules of procedure for the Twelfth Congress, the delegation of each State participating in the Congress should consist of a head of delegation and such other representatives, alternate representatives and advisers as may be required. The credentials (full name, title, address, facsimile and e-mail address) of representatives, alternate representatives and advisers, issued by the Head of State or Government or by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, should be submitted to the Executive Secretary of the Congress c/o Ms. Annika Wythes, 4th Floor Left Block. Participants who do not complete the pre-registration procedure must follow the normal procedure of having a photograph taken and a badge issued upon their arrival at the registration area of the Bahia Convention Centre. As part of the security arrangements, all participants in the Congress will be required to present their invitations or credentials together with their passports at the entrance before proceeding to the registration area of the Bahia Convention Centre, to register and collect their security passes for the Congress. Security passes must be worn visibly at all times at the Congress venue. All persons and their bags/luggage will be screened at the entrance to the Bahia Convention Centre. On-site registration will begin on Friday, 9 April 2010, at 10 a.m., and the desk will remain open until 6 p.m. The registration desk will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from 10 to 19 April 2010. For the high-level segment, the registration desk will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 16 and 17 April. Given the large number of participants expected for the Congress, delegates and representatives arriving during the week before the opening of the Congress are encouraged to register as early as possible. It is strongly recommended that delegations submit to the secretariat the names and photographs, in JPEG format, of ministers or other delegates of similar or higher rank in advance in order to expedite preparation of VIP badges and minimize inconvenience. Those badges will be ready for collection by an authorized person at the registration desk upon arrival. Questions regarding VIP badges should be sent by e-mail to Lieutenant Imad Ahmad Zaher (imad.ahmad.zaher@unvienna.org) of the United Nations Security and Safety Service.

List of speakers

States wishing to inscribe in the list of speakers for the High Level Segment should contact Ms. Gemma Norman, 4th Floor Left Block, extension 3225.

Languages and documentation

Delegations are invited to refer to the Information for Participants (document A/CONF.213/INF/1). Official United Nations documents of the Congress will be made available in the six official languages of the Congress. The Brazilian National Organizing Committee for the Congress has arranged for interpretation from and into English and Portuguese for all plenary, committee I and II meetings and for press briefings. Each seat in the Congress halls at the Bahia Convention Centre in which simultaneous interpretation is available will be provided with a portable receiving set and a headphone. Participants are requested not to remove these from the meeting rooms so that the equipment may be checked and, if necessary, batteries may be recharged before the next meeting takes place.

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As part of the secretariat’s efforts to reduce expenditure and limit environmental impact through the digitization of conference materials and publications, pre-session documents will be available at the Congress venue in limited number. Each delegation will receive a single, complete set of the documents in the language of its choice. Delegates are therefore kindly requested to bring their own copies of the pre-session documents to the Congress. Memory sticks containing pre-session documentation and publications related to the Congress will be distributed to participants at the Congress registration area. Participants will receive only one memory stick at the time of picking up their Congress badge. The main documents distribution counter will be located in Pavilion A of the Bahia Convention Centre. Each delegation will be assigned an individual pigeonhole at the documents distribution counter, in which all documents issued during the Congress will be placed. To determine exact requirements for in-session documents, each delegation is requested to advise the documents distribution counter of its requirements, specifying the number of copies of each document needed and the language (or languages) in which it wishes to receive them during the Congress. The quantity requested should be sufficient to cover all requirements, as it will not be possible to request additional copies. National statements and/or position papers prepared by participating States will be distributed at the Congress in the languages and quantities provided by the Governments.

Information and media Regular United Nations media facilities will be available at the Twelfth Congress, including a press centre and a press briefing room. Interpretation from and into English and Portuguese will also be available for press briefing rooms. Media representatives wishing to cover the Twelfth Congress must apply for accreditation before or during the Congress. The online application form is available from http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/media_accreditation.html. Accredited media representatives will receive a special press pass allowing them access to the meetings, the side events and the press working area. The media accreditation counter in the Bahia Convention Centre will be open starting on Friday, 9 April 2010. Completed accreditation application forms must be accompanied by a copy of a press card and/or a letter of assignment, issued on paper with an official letterhead and signed by the editor or bureau chief of the journalist’s media organization. Press passes will be issued at the site of the Congress.

National Organizing Committee As the host of the Twelfth Congress, the Government of Brazil has appointed a National Organizing Committee, headed by the Minister of Justice and coordinated by the following individuals: (a) Mr. Romeu Tuma Júnior, National Secretary of Justice of Brazil and Chief Coordinator of the National Organizing Committee; (b) Mr. Renato Halfen da Porciúncula, Coordinator of the National Organizing Committee.

Facilities at the Congress site

Restaurants Two restaurants located on the ground floor will be made available to the delegates for lunch: one located in Pavilion C and the other in Parking Lot A, next to the registration area.

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Delegates’ Lounge Coffee/snack bars with lounge furniture, telephones and photocopying facilities at participants’ expense will be located on the ground floor next to the Plenary Hall in Pavilion A and the delegates’ lounge will be located on the 2nd floor. Cybercafe A Cybercafe, providing independent Internet access and 30 personal computers, will be located next to the Plenary Hall in Pavilion A on the ground floor. Wireless Internet is available throughout the Convention Centre. Medical/First aid room First aid facilities will be located near the restaurant in Pavilion C on the ground floor and on the third floor. Bank and post office Banks and post offices will be located near the restaurant in Pavilion C on the ground floor. Travel agency For the convenience of participants wishing to reconfirm or change their flights and to book tourist tours, a travel agency will be located near the Committee I Xavante in Pavilion C on the ground floor. Information counter An information counter staffed with local staff (delegates’ aides) will be set up in the corridor leading from the registration area to the Plenary Hall in Pavilion A on the ground floor.

Programme of social activities and booking of bilateral meetings

Participants wishing to arrange social events or bilateral meetings are kindly requested to contact the United Nations Protocol Officer at the Congress: Ms Phillipa Lawrence, 4th Floor Middle Block, Guajajara Room, extension 3195/3196 or the Protocol Assistants located in the Plenary Hall, adjacent to the Conference Officers desk.

Details concerning Ministers of Government, heading delegations to the High Level Segment, should also be communicated to the Protocol Officer and the Protocol Assistants for coordination of the extension of appropriate courtesies.

Travel claims

Representatives of Least Developed Countries entitled to refund of travel by the United Nations should complete their claim form and submit them as soon as possible to Ms. Corinne Jurenka, 2nd Floor Middle Block South Side, extension 3343. Claim forms are available at the same office.

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Floor Plan of the Bahia Convention Centre, Salvador