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August 7-11, 2011 - Ottawa, Canada
The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (www.icclr.law.ubc.ca) and the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law (www.isrcl.org) delivered the Globalization of Crime – Criminal Justice Responses Conference, from August 7-11, 2011, in Ottawa, Canada.
At this international conference issues affecting criminal justice at the transnational level such as human trafficking and migrant smuggling, cybercrime, and terrorism were discussed in depth which provided for updates on international cooperation in the post Transnational Organized Crime Convention and Convention Against Corruption period. In addition, strategies for correctional reform, the promotion of a more efficient and accessible criminal justice system and the importance of remaining cognizant of the changing role of prosecutors, the defence, judges, and victims, in international and domestic contexts, were thoroughly discussed.
This conference drew together upwards of 200 judges, legal practitioners, policy-makers, law enforcement personnel, corrections officers, academics, non-governmental representatives and young justice professionals from 21 different countries. The international conference provided for a dynamic exchange of current research and innovative praxis, taking place globally, on a vast array of justice issues. While these issues are complex and require further dialogue and discussion, many lessons can be gleaned from senior justice professionals in their respective areas of expertise.
ICCLR wishes to express a warm thank you to all of the speakers and delegates in attendance. The multitude of opinions and ideas that arose, from individuals in various criminal justice sectors, contributed to what was a collaborative and very insightful conference.