United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
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The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, commonly known as UNICRI is a UN entity formed in 1967. It's mission is to assist intergovernmental, governmental and nongovernmental organizations in their efforts to formulate and implement improved policies in the field of crime prevention and justice administration.
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[edit] Formation
UNICRI was established as the United Nations Social Defense Research Institute (UNSDRI) in 1967 following the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Resolution 1086 B (XXXIX) of 30 July 1965, that requested the Secretary-General to proceed with arrangements to strengthen the UN action in the prevention and control of both juvenile delinquency and adult criminality.
[edit] Governing body
UNICRI is governed by a Board of Trustees. The board manages the principles, policies, budget proposals, and manages ongoing activities of UNICRI. The Board is composed of seven elected members serving for five years and four ex-officio members.
[edit] Elected members
The Crime Commission selects all members, which are nominated by the Secretary General. Nominees are based on geographical representation and necessary qualifications necessary to uphold the position.
Current elected members are:
- Ann-Marie Begler (Sweden)
- Pedro David (Argentina)
- Iskander Ghattas (Egypt)
- Jelijko Horvatic (Croatia)
- Jean-Claude Karsenty (France)
- Takashuki Shiibashi (Japan)
- Elizabeth Verville (United States)
[edit] Ex-officio members
The four ex-officio members include a representative of the Secretary-General, a representative of the Administrator of United Nations Development Programme, a representative of the Host Country (Italy), and the Director of UNICRI.
[edit] History
Since 1973 the UNICRI became an active member in the field of illicit drug abuse and trafficking. The UNICRI used its knowledge to contribute to the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
In 1974 the UNICRI began publishing the World Directory of Criminological Institutes on a 4 year basis.
IN the 1990's UNICRI, adhering to the priorities set by the UN Crime Congresses and the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice expanded its focus to crimes, corruption, and treatment of mentally-ill offenders.
On May 1,2005 UNICRI moved its headquarters to its current location Turin, Northern Italy.
Today UNICRI is still looked upon to provide policies and innovative solutions problems of criminal policy, such as security (including prevention of terrorism), trafficking of persons and reduction in slavery, construction of justice systems in conflict and post-conflict areas.
In 2002 UNICRI launched, in co-operation with the European Police Office (EUROPOL), the programme "International Permanent Observatory on Security Measures during Major Events (IPO)."
The Observatory focuses on different aspects of security in relation to three main categories of major events: sporting events, high-level political/religious/economic summits and mass events such as national or religious festivals.
IPO activities are developed in consultation with an Advisory Committee, which consists of a group of internationally recognised experts in the field of security during major events. IPO strives to:
- Strengthen international cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information among national agencies in charge of security during major events.
- Promote the identification of best practices within the field.
- Improve the capability of relevant national agencies and departments to maintain security during major events.
[edit] See also
- UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- UN Security Council
- United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
- http://www.unicri-ipo.org - International Permanent Observatory on Security Measures during Major Events (IPO)
