"CRIMINAL JUSTICE"

Questions pertaining to crime prevention, criminal justice, among texts adopted by Economic and Social Council.

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan told the Security Council that “independent and impartial” investigations and adjudications are “crucial” to the Court’s investigations regarding Darfur. UNIFEED

Presenting an oral update on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said, Afghans in vulnerable situations “are being pushed to take desperate measures, including child labour, the marriage of children to ensure their survival, and – according to some reports – even the sale of children.” OHCHR

Coordinated approach to human trafficking must feature cutting-edge tools, outpace criminals, delegates stress as General Assembly concludes high-level meeting.

Coordinated approach to human trafficking must feature cutting-edge tools, outpace criminals, delegates stress as General Assembly concludes high-level meeting.

UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Fernand de Varennes said there is a need for a “new deal” in the United States for “comprehensive national human rights legislation to prevent the increasing exclusion [and] discrimination, and also [to] attack hate speech and hate crimes” experienced by minorities. UNIFEED

Virtual press briefing by UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernand de Varennes, on his recent official visit to the United States.

Innovative ways needed to overcome growing divergence in non-proliferation regime, speakers say, as General Assembly considers Atomic Energy Agency’s annual report.

Speakers stress need for impartiality at International Criminal Court, as President briefs General Assembly on recent milestones in prosecuting atrocity crimes.

Residual Mechanism advancing remaining cases of closed criminal tribunals for Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia despite pandemic-related hurdles, President tells General Assembly.