Aldo Lale-Demoz, Director of the Division of Operations of UNODC ED report on the activities of UNODC provides a comprehensive overview of activities in 2013. we deal with development, security and crime. This is part of the pot MDG agenda and landscape in general. We attach importance to coherence in the UN. IN this context, the …
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Side event – Ensuring proportionality of sentences for drugs offences around the world
Gloria Lai, IDPC Proportionality is a key principle of international law. It can be found in various international and regional treaties, as well as constitutions at national level. The requirement is that individuals’ rights and freedoms are only restricted to achieve a legitimate aim. When interpreting this principle, the human rights committee has explained what …
High Level Segment – Adoption of the Joint Ministerial Statement
High level segment called to adopt the resolution E/CN.7/2014/L.15 and will then be submitted to ECOSOC meeting. The resolution was adopted without objection. Available here: http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CND/session/57draft-resolutions.html Greek delegation. We command the chairman for his work. Take the floor for EU, Turkey, Montenegro, Bosnia, Lies, Moldova, Switzerland, Chile, Monaco, Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Argentina, Colombia, Namibia, etc. Regret that …
Roundtable on countering money laundering report
Thank all those who participated. Speakers expressed concerns about scale of illicit financial flows from drug trafficking. Proceeds to banking system and informal and formal transfer systems. Highlighted disruption of financial flows is a major component in disrupting transnational organized crime. FATF recommendations useful in combating illicit financial flows. Anti-money laundering legal framework. Financial intelligence …
Yuri Fedotov at press conference
Yuri Fedotov: The civil society contributions to the discussion of the High Level Review have been useful. A health based approach respectful with human rights needs to be encouraged. We call the governments to move away from compulsory treatment. We must encourage drug international cooperation. Question: How can the UN pretend that there is a …
Round Table Discussion Supply Reduction
Chair went over rules. Three minute limit. No national Statements. Member States first then NGOs. First Statement: UNODC. Mr. Hugo. In 2009 PD and POA adopted. 1) Cooperation, need for close coordination between authorities, interception. 2) precursor control. need to prevent introduction. 3) Alternative development. Need to implement strategies. Thanks to ENCOD for a great …