SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Wednesday, 14 April 2010 PLENARY

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1 JOURNAL UNITED NATIONS Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Salvador, Brazil, April 2010 No. 4 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Wednesday, 14 April p.m. - Fifth meeting PLENARY Workshop on Practical Approaches to Preventing Urban Crime (A/CONF.213./14, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, Sixth meeting Workshop on Practical Approaches to Preventing Urban Crime (continued) Fourth meeting COMMITTEE I Workshop 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, Guarany Guarany Xavante 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 V (E) * *

2 - 2-3 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Fifth meeting Workshop on International Criminal Justice Education for the Rule of Law (continued) INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS Informal consultations on the draft Declaration OTHER MEETINGS Xavante Guaycurú 9 a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m a.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. EU Coordination Kaingang 2 Arab Group Terena 2 G77 Kayapo 2 WEOG Kaingang 2 Asian Group Terena 2 African Group Kayapo 2 Rehearsal of Workshop B Kayapo 2 ANCILLARY MEETINGS 9 a.m a.m. NGO: informal orientation session Cocal a.m. The need for a convention on prisoners rights and the prevention of torture Engagement of civil society in reviewing the United Nations Convention against Corruption, Latin American perspectives Juma 2 Juriti a.m. 10 a.m a.m. 10 a.m a.m a.m. Documentary film on sexual exploitation and trafficking Cocal 3 Children in custody Kariri 3 UNODC cybercrime investigations lab Macuxi 2 Bought and sold: voices of human trafficking Arara 3

3 p.m p.m. International forensic investigation and education Kariri 3 12 p.m p.m. Explosive detection: simple, affordable and effective technological solutions Cocal 3 12 p.m p.m. Victims rights: principles and realities Arara 3 12 p.m p.m. Prison health solutions in resource limited countries: the value of telemedicine Juma p.m. - 4 p.m. Privatization of prisons: global trends and the growing debate Juma p.m. - 4 p.m p.m. - 4 p.m. Interdisciplinary training programmes in the area of juvenile justice Enhancing the lives of female inmates: Thailand s proposal for the draft supplementary rules to the 1955 standard minimum rules Kariri 3 Cocal p.m. - 4 p.m p.m. - 4 p.m. 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Inspection of places of detention Arara 3 State of the rule-of-law situation in Haiti after the earthquake Juriti 2 Civil society anti-corruption meeting Kanela p.m. - Prison overcrowding and the concern over prison deaths: Thailand s efforts to tackle the problem Juma p.m. - International criminal justice education for the rule of law Cocal p.m. - The situation of America on the fight against immigrants irregular traffic Kariri 3-8 p.m. NGO coordination meeting on high-level segment Cocal 3 HOST COUNTRY WORKSHOPS 12 p.m. 4 p.m. - Who taught me to swim? Yemanja 3 Money-laundering Kanela 3 Ombudsman and community council Juriti 2 4 p.m. - Prevention and policy proposals: fighting violence against Arara 3

4 - 4 - migrants and migrant workers and their families 4 p.m. - The Brazilian federal penitentiary system Yemanja 3 3 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Seventh meeting FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Thursday, 15 April 2010 PLENARY Criminal justice responses to the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons and links to transnational organized crime [6] (A/CONF.213/7, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, Crime prevention and criminal justice responses to violence against migrants, migrant workers and their families [10] (A/CONF.213/11, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, Eighth meeting Criminal justice responses to the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons and links to transnational organized crime (continued) [6] Crime prevention and criminal justice responses to violence against migrants, migrant workers and their families (continued) [10] Sixth meeting COMMITTEE I International cooperation to address money-laundering based on the relevant United Nations and other instruments [7] (A/CONF.213/8, A/CONF.213/15, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.2/1, A/CONF.213/RPM.3/1, and Practical approaches to strengthening international cooperation in fighting crime-related problems [9] (A/CONF.213/10, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, Seventh meeting Guarany Guarany Xavante Xavante

5 - 5-3 p.m. International cooperation to address money-laundering based on the relevant United Nations and other instruments (continued) [7] Practical approaches to strengthening international cooperation in fighting crime-related problems (continued) [9] Fourth meeting COMMITTEE II Workshop on the Survey of United Nations and Other Best Practices in the Treatment of Prisoners in the Criminal Justice System (A/CONF.213/13, A/CONF.213/PM.1, A/CONF.213/RPM.1/1, Fifth meeting Workshop on the Survey of United Nations and Other Best Practices in the Treatment of Prisoners in the Criminal Justice System (continued) SUMMARY Tuesday, 13 April 2010 PLENARY Guaycurú Guaycurú Third meeting Children, youth and crime [3] Making the United Nations guidelines on crime prevention work [5] The Congress continued its joint consideration of the items. Statements were made by representatives of the Russian Federation, South Africa, the Republic of Korea, the United States, Peru, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Angola, India, Uganda, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Romania, Mexico, Chad, Algeria, Thailand, France, Brazil, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and Vietnam. A statement was also made by the observer for the United Nations Latin American Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (ILANUD). Children, youth and crime [3] Making the United Nations guidelines on crime prevention work [5] Fourth meeting Statements were made by representatives of Saudi Arabia, China, Philippines, Nigeria, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Cuba and Bolivia. A statement was made by the observer for the League of Arab States. Statements were made by the observers for the Academic Council on the United Nations (also on behalf of the Vienna Alliance on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the International

6 - 6 - Commission on Catholic Prison Pastoral Care), the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (also on behalf of the New York Alliance on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice), the Inter-agency Panel on Juvenile Justice, the Friends World Committee for Consultation, the Open Society Institute and the Prison Fellowship International. Statements were made by three individual experts (Canada, India, and Ecuador). The President made concluding remarks.. The Congress concluded its joint consideration of the items. COMMITTEE I Provision of technical assistance to facilitate the ratification and implementation of the international instruments related to the prevention and suppression of terrorism [4] Second meeting The Committee continued its consideration of the item. The Chair made a statement. Statements were made by the representatives of Oman, Namibia, Argentina, India, Thailand, Italy, Azerbaijan, Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Philippines, Spain, Colombia, the Republic of Korea, Brazil, Lebanon, and Morocco. A statement was made by the observer for Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Points of clarification were raised by the representatives of the United States and Lebanon. Provision of technical assistance to facilitate the ratification and implementation of the international instruments related to the prevention and suppression of terrorism [4] Third meeting Statements were made by the representatives of Peru, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States. The Chair made a concluding statement. The Committee concluded its consideration of the item. COMMITTEE II Second 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 continued its consideration of the item. Statements were made by the representatives of Spain on behalf of the EU, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Indonesia, Angola, and Argentina. Third 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]

7 - 7 - Statements were made by the representatives of Colombia, South Africa, India, Peru, Zimbabwe, Oman and Brazil. A statement was made by the observer for the International Association of Prosecutors. The Chairman made a statement. The Committee concluded its consideration of the item. 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: Delegations may send their statements (in.pdf or MS Word format) for posting on the Congress Website to the following address: webcast@un.org Launch of ICPC Report Participants are invited to attend the launch of the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) International Report on Crime Prevention and Community Safety: Trends and Perspectives 2010 to take place on Wedenesday, 14th April at 6:30 pm on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center. A cocktail will be offered by the Government of Brazil.

8 - 8 - 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 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 The registration desk will be open from 8 a.m. to from 10 to 19 April 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 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 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. As part of the secretariat s efforts to reduce expenditure and limit environmental impact through the

9 - 9 - 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 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 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. Restaurants Facilities at the Congress site 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.

10 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 Claim forms are available at the same office.

11 Floor Plan of the Bahia Convention Centre, Salvador