Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime (University of Luton) with the
Scarman Centre (University of Leicester) present a one-day
conference:
Law Enforcement and Human Rights in Russia
Date: 22 June 2001
Venue: ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1
About the Conference
As Russia is attempting to build what President Putin called a
"dictatorship of Law"; many issues are emerging about the goals
and implementation of such a programme.
* Is there enough democratic control over the actions of law-
enforcement bodies?
* Have attempts to reform the Russian militia (police), tax
authorities and courts, and to reduce corruption, produced visible
results?
* How can the institutions of a civil society, such as NGOs and
human rights organisations, contribute to the establishment of the
rule of law in Russia?
The conference will address these issues. It will feature some of
the leading British and Russian experts on crime and corruption in
the region, including academics, human rights activists and
practitioners.
Aims of the Conference
The conference aims to give participants a fuller understanding of
today's debates and dilemmas in the fields of law and order and
human rights in Russia. It is also an opportunity for participants to
learn lessons from the ongoing technical assistance projects
supporting the Russian infrastructure.
Key Themes
* The changing relationship between the state and human rights
organisations
* Public perceptions of human rights and law and order
* Crime and corruption
* The role of the militia, tax authorities and courts
* Reform of the juvenile justice system
Who Should Attend?
* Academics specialising in Russian and East European politics
and society
* Specialists in European law and criminology
* Police workers concerned with international and organised
crime
* Business representatives
* Voluntary sector professionals
* Representatives of aid agencies
For further information please contact: Pavilion, Tel 01273 623222,
Fax 01273 625526 or email [log in to unmask]
Book online at www.pavpub.com
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