Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The CCPCJ, established in 1992, was created with the two complementary purposes of crime prevention, and reforming the criminal justice system. This esteemed Commission serves as a vital platform for international cooperation. As discussions unfold, this commission becomes a network for collaboration and innovation, where diverse perspectives intersect to create solutions.

This year’s theme, synapses, refers to the critical connections that cause the human brain to function. Just like neurons work in unison, transmitting information across synapses, a healthy society depends on its members working in unison, and communicating their visions to solve mutual conflicts. This is precisely the mission of the CCPCJ.

I, Hania El Oksh, and my esteemed chair, Yasmine Sharafeldin, have curated three compelling topics that will ensure a lively and productive debate. Our first topic, “Developing frameworks to prevent the illicit smuggling and transportation of oil”, is highly relevant in today’s society. This topic discusses the urgent need to take preventative measures that ensure the illegal smuggling of oil is eradicated. The key issues revolve around the impacts of smuggling on oil producing countries, alongside oil consuming countries. This topic also delves into the intricate methods used for transportation and smuggling, as well as the causes and motivations behind these smuggling attempts. Our second topic, “Implementing measures to combat maritime crimes and piracy”, focuses on exploring different approaches to creating safer maritime laws to prevent criminal activity. To expand on this, delegates will be able to explore the various types of maritime crime, the root causes of why it occurs, and come up with strategies to put an end to these crimes. Our final topic, “Creating frameworks to grant equal access to justice for all”, is a multifaceted topic that challenges delegates to explore innovative solutions to ensure fairness and equity within our justice systems. Without diligent monitoring and extensive frameworks, the justice system will fail to promote equity between citizens. Delegates will discuss the measures they plan on implementing to ensure equal access to justice for all groups.

Yasmine and I are both honored and thrilled to be chairing the CCPCJ, and cannot wait to see you engage in what will surely be heated and productive debates. I have full faith that you will be able to tackle these topics with utmost diplomacy and grace, As Helen Keller once stated, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

Hania El Oksh, President of Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Topics

1. Developing frameworks to prevent the illicit smuggling and transportation of oil. (Podcast)

2. Implementing measures to combat maritime crimes and piracy. (Podcast)

3. Creating frameworks to grant equal justice in legal systems. (Podcast)