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UNITED
NATIONS
General Assembly
Distr.
GENERAL
A/RES/53/114
20 January 1999
Fifty-third session
Agenda item 101
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[on the report of the Third Committee (A/53/616)]
53/114. Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolution 46/152 of 18 December 1991 on the creation of an effective United Nations
crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in which it approved the statement of principles and
programme of action annexed to that resolution,
Bearing in mind the goals of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice,
specifically the reduction of criminality, more efficient and effective law enforcement and administration of
justice, respect for human rights and promotion of the highest standards of fairness, humanity and
professional conduct,
Convinced of the desirability of closer coordination and cooperation among States in combating crime,
including drug-related crimes such as money-laundering, illicit arms trade and terrorist crimes, bearing in
mind the role that could be played by both the United Nations and regional organizations in this respect,
Recognizing the urgent need to increase technical cooperation activities in order to assist countries, in
particular developing countries and countries with economies in transition, with their efforts in translating
United Nations policy guidelines into practice,
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