NCJ Number
168351
Journal
International Review of Penal Law Dated: (3rd and 4th Trimesters 1996) Pages: 581-598
Date Published
1996
Length
18 pages
Annotation
This article presents ideas and suggestions for use in national reporters in responding to questions on organized crime from the 15th International Congress of Penal Law in Budapest, Hungary and to prepare for the event's second part to be held in November 1997.
Abstract
The Budapest Congress aimed to study the impacts of organized crime on criminal law and policy in terms of the legislative approaches and the definition of specific offenses related to organized crime. Reporters for each country are urged to consider the country's organized crime with respect to its nature, causes, characteristics, elements required for conviction, manifestations, and impacts. They should also discuss the policies and programs the country has developed to address organized crime and analyze their impacts and effectiveness. The report should consider both the general offenses that specifically relate to organized crime, the common offenses that are often committed by organized crime, and how the definitions of traditional criminal offenses have been modified to apply to organized crime.