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Highlights
04 June 2024
4-14 June T4SEA: Navigating Criminal Justice Challenges through International Standards and Norms
The Training on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for Southeast Asia (T4SEA) has launched with a focus on the urgent need to address criminal justice challenges in the region. Hosted by the TIJ and UNODC, this initiative brings together law enforcement officials from Southeast Asian countries and legal practitioners to tackle emerging trends and developments in the regional landscape.
John Wojcik from UNODC outlined key trends in Southeast Asia’s organized crimes:
Emerging Trends in Synthetic Drug Trafficking The landscape of synthetic drug production and trafficking is rapidly evolving, presenting new challenges. Key trends include increased production levels and expanding trafficking routes across Southeast Asia, which complicate monitoring and enforcement efforts.
Role of Casinos in Money Laundering Physical and online casinos launder proceeds from synthetic drug sales. Casinos act as financial conduits for other transnational crimes. Expanded online casino presence enhances cross-border illicit fund flows, masquerading as legitimate transactions.
Matti Joutsen, Former Director of the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control (HEUNI) and Former TIJ Special Advisor also mentioned that – standards and norms are intended to promote humane, fair, efficient and accountable “promising practice”. they set minimum standards and provide guidelines, they have been drafted to be applicable to different legal and administrative systems, they cover a wide range of issues, they are used in technical assistance and advocacy, they are not binding but reflect a political and collective commitment of the UN though Negotiation Process and Advocacy for United Nations Standards and Norms session.
Phiset Sa-ardyen, Executive Director of TIJ, Benedikt Hofmann, representing the UNODC Regional Office, and Sommanat Juaseekoon, Director of TIJ Academy, delivered the opening remarks for the T4SEA training held from June 4-14, 2024. They highlighted the critical importance of addressing criminal justice challenges in the region through the adoption of international standards and norms. The primary goals of T4SEA are to enhance participants’ understanding of key crime prevention and criminal justice principles, encourage collaborative exploration of criminal justice issues and best practices within the region, and promote the sharing of experiences and cooperation across Southeast Asian countries.
T4SEA is a training program that adheres to international standards and norms, fostering collaboration across the Southeast Asia region. This training plays a pivotal role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Together with our partner, UNODC, we demonstrate that T4SEA is a crucial step in enhancing the criminal justice system by understanding and applying the related international standards and norms.
Opening Day Highlights from T4SEA: A Commitment to Justice in Southeast Asia
On June 4, 2024, the T4SEA program launched its first session with profound insights from Sir Tawee Sodsong. This initiative, developed by the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) in partnership with UNODC, tackles crucial issues within the ASEAN criminal justice systems.
During the opening remarks, Sir Tawee emphasized the pivotal role of international standards in addressing major regional challenges such as judiciary independence, rights violations in legal processes, and adapting to new crime forms like cybercrime.
Empowering Justice with Hope and Collaboration
T4SEA aims to inspire hope and equip justice practitioners with the skills and mindset needed to foster fair and effective justice systems. The course encourages a future where justice processes are inclusive and officials can serve without fear of repercussions.
As we look forward to the transformative potential of this training, we remain committed to creating a just, equitable, and hopeful future for all Southeast Asians.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to forge paths toward justice and equality across the region.