Publication
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PNI Newsletter: Issue 8, Autumn 2026
This edition highlights PNI activities as we approach the 15th UN Crime Congress, to be held in Abu Dhabi from 26 September to 1 October 2026. Featured pieces include Getting the Most Out of the Fifteenth UN Crime Congress: The Basics of Life at UN Congresses by Matti Joutsen, alongside an interview with John Brandolino, former Director of the UNODC Division for Treaty Affairs. We also cover the four Congress Workshops to help prepare participants for the upcoming discussions in Abu Dhabi. Finally, a special feature honours Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha's contributions to the UN Crime Programme and the UN Crime Congress.
28 Aug 2026
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Global Prison Trends 2026
The Global Prison Trends 2026 report, co-published by Penal Reform International (PRI) and the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), provides a comprehensive annual snapshot of the state of world's prisons. It highlights a global system under immense strain, shaped by conflict, overcrowding, and systemic inequalities, while also identifying emerging solutions in technology and non-custodial alternatives.
21 May 2026
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Training on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for Southeast Asia 2025
Key takeaways from the class of 2025 of the Training on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for Southeast Asia or T4SEA2025, the international course co-organised by the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) and the United Narions Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
05 Jan 2026
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The Rule of Law in Thailand - Key Findings from the WJP GPP 2025
This in-depth Country Report provides a specialized assessment of the rule of law in Thailand, focusing on two primary components: Thailand’s overall performance in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 and Key findings from the General Population Poll (GPP), which captures the perspectives and lived experiences of Thai citizens. The report is based on face-to-face interviews conducted between June and July 2025 with a representative sample of 1,100 households nationwide. This publication serves as a critical update to the data last collected in 2018, offering an up-to-date look at the legal and institutional landscape of the country.
17 Dec 2025
PNI Newsletter: Issue 6, Autumn 2024
The United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network (PNI) consists of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and 18 institutes and entities around the world. The mission of the PNI is to assist the international community in strengthening cooperation in crime prevention and criminal justice on the global, regional and sub-regional levels, within the framework of the United Nations Crime Programme. In January 2022, the members of the PNI decided to publish a “PNI Newsletter” as a way of sharing information on the contributions of the Network, in a way that could benefit a wide range of international and regional stakeholders as well as the general public. The Newsletter also serves to promote cooperation within the Network as well as with UN entities and with national and international stakeholders, through the dissemination of information and the sharing of knowledge. The Newsletter is published twice a year, in the spring and the autumn. This 6th issue highlights the work of members of the PNI in advancing global efforts in crime prevention and criminal justice, focusing on the implementation of Pillar IV of the Kyoto Declaration—promoting international cooperation and technical assistance. In the special section, we are honoured to feature an exclusive interview with H.E. Judge Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court, who shares invaluable insights on complementarity, mutual legal assistance, and the critical role of collaboration among member states and all other actors. This edition also includes articles on preparations for the Fifteenth UN Crime Congress, strategies for enhancing mutual legal assistance, and the vital role of asset recovery in preventing crime. Additionally, we present inspiring interviews with two PNI leaders from the ICPC and NAUSS, as well as key figures working on the ground to drive innovation in the field in our new “Meet the staff” section.
หน่วยงานผู้จัดทำ : PNI
เผยแพร่วันที่ : December 2024
PNI Newsletter: Issue 5, Spring 2024
This issue of the PNI Newsletter shines a spotlight on our contributions to the UN Crime Programme, with comprehensive updates on the initiatives implemented in support of the Kyoto Declaration throughout 2023 and early 2024. We proudly introduce the newly appointed leaders across our institutes in the “Leadership Updates” section, each an expert in international legal cooperation and related disciplines. This edition also marks the 20th anniversary of the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice (KICJ) becoming a member of the PNI, and features reflections on past achievements and future aspirations within the PNI family. Additionally, an insightful article from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) illuminates ongoing efforts to address intimate partner violence. To offer a deeper understanding of individual institutes, this issue includes interviews with the Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR), and the Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI).
หน่วยงานผู้จัดทำ : PNI
เผยแพร่วันที่ : November 2024
Global Prison Trends 2024
This year’s report, which is a cooperation between the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) and Penal Reform International (PRI), features an in-depth look at prison labour in its ‘In Focus’ section, addressing pressing issues such as forced labour, work conditions, and the challenges faced by women in prison. The Global Prison Trends also provides a crucial overview of correctional systems' current challenges, including overcrowding, healthcare, corruption, and staffing shortages.
หน่วยงานผู้จัดทำ : TIJ, PRI
เผยแพร่วันที่ : September 2024
Executive Summary: Global Prison Trends 2024
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หน่วยงานผู้จัดทำ : TIJ, PRI
เผยแพร่วันที่ : September 2024
Justice Innovation for People - Centered Justice
หน่วยงานผู้จัดทำ : TIJ
เผยแพร่วันที่ : March 2024
PNI Newsletter: Issue 4, Autumn 2023
This 4th edition of the PNI Newsletter coincides with the thematic discussion of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) on the follow-up to the Kyoto Declaration, which took place on 21-22 September 2023. Accordingly, this issue dedicates significant focus to Pillar III of the Kyoto Declaration – “Promoting the Rule of Law”. A detailed analysis of the PNI’s engagement in the CCPCJ thematic discussion and its global activities supporting Pillar III implementation is featured in the first section. As we look forward to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in 2026, this issue offers an article by Dr. Matti Joutsen providing a comprehensive overview of the preparation and thematic discussions ahead. Furthermore, we proudly join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian Institute of Criminology, featuring an insightful article about the establishment of the Australian National Anti-Corruption Commission. To provide an intimate glance into individual institutes within our Network, this issue includes interviews with the Directors of HEUNI and the TIJ, offering a unique perspective into the inner workings and aspirations.
หน่วยงานผู้จัดทำ : PNI
เผยแพร่วันที่ : January 2024
