Criminology congress calls for global efforts to combat crime

Panel discussions, contemplations, International Society of Criminology (ISC) General Assembly and concluding remarks by delegates Wednesday marked the formal valediction of the 19th World Congress on Criminology.

Discussions and presentations were held on topics ‘juvenile delinquency’, ‘criminal justice and human rights’, ‘prosecution, sentencing and prevention in South Asia’, ‘religion and crime and domestic violence’ at four venues.While addressing the General Assembly, Dr Emilio C Viano, president, ISC, thanked the organisers for hosting the mega event successfully. He said Qatar’s contributions have helped ISC and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) discharge there duties for the betterment of the world. He noted that the conference turned out to be spectacular with ittarget="_blank"'>