CCPCJ35: Meeting 8 – 5 June 2026

Yeah, good afternoon, Excellencies, distinguished delegates. We resume our work under agenda item 13 and now turn to the report of this session. Now that we have adopted the resolutions, we will deal with the report, and before I give the floor to the rapporteur to introduce the draft report, I'd like to recall that in its decision 21/1, In 22/2, this Commission decided that it would make efforts to reduce the length of its annual reports, bearing in mind the need for such reports to include resolutions and decisions adopted or transmitted by the Commission, as well as a brief summary of its deliberations under each agenda item focusing on policy findings and conclusions reached. I would also like to inform you that the report on agenda items 10, which is contributions to the work of ECOSOC, 11, agenda, and 12, any other business which were discussed this morning, will be prepared by the Secretariat after this session in close coordination with myself and the rapporteur. I now give the floor to the rapporteur, Suselí Anaitis Sánchez Miranda. of Guatemala to introduce the report. Mrs. Miranda, you have the floor.

Thank you, Chair. As the Chair mentioned, the Commission will adopt its report in a paperless format with all draft reports posted on the official document system and linked on the Commission website. With your permission, I would like to present the draft report which is contained in 7 documents. E/CN.15/2026/L1 and Addenda 1 to 6. The basic document L1 contains the chapter on the organization of the session. Document L1/Act 1 contains the chapter on item 3 of its agenda entitled General Debate. Document L1/Act 2 contains the chapter on item 4 of its agenda and it's entitled Strategic Management, Budgetary and Administrative Questions. Documents L.1/AD3 and L.1/AD4 contain the chapter on item 6 of its agenda entitled Integration and Coordination of Efforts by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and by Member States in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. Document L1/AD3 covers sub-items A to C, which were considered on Tuesday, 2nd of June, and document L1/AD4 covers sub-items D to F, which were considered on Tuesday, 4th of June. Document L1/AD5 contains the chapter on item 7 of its agenda.

Thank you.

And it's entitled Use and Application of United Nations Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, and is available in English only. Document L.1/ADD.6 contains the chapter on Agenda Item 8 entitled World Crime Trends and Emerging Issues and Responses in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, and is available in English only. I would like to inform the Commission that the draft report does not cover the deliberations on the following agenda items. Item 9, entitled Follow-up to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and Preparation for the 16th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Item 10, entitled Contributions by the Commission to the Work of the Economic and Social Council Including follow-up to and review and implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Item 11, entitled Provisional Agenda for the 36th Session of the Commission, and Item 12, entitled Other Business. The reports on these items will be prepared under guidance of the Chair and myself after the end of the session. Chair, I will now suggest that we proceed with Document L1 and then go addendum by addendum. Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you for this report, and I would like now to request delegations who have editorial changes or changes regarding translation to refrain from taking the floor and to instead submit those changes in writing to the Secretariat. They will be reflected in the report. Speakers at the general debate have been included as registered and announced in plenary. Any request for changes can be communicated to the Secretariat also in writing. And we will now proceed with the adoption of the report. The first document is E/CN.15/2026/L1, items 1 and 2, organization of the session. And administrative matters. Are there any comments on this document?

Okay.

I see none, and in the absence of comments, I presume that you wish to adopt that part of the report, so it's adopted. We continue with item 3, a general debate. Are there any comments on this document? This doesn't seem to be the case. Then this part is—

I have a comment.

Adopted. Thank you. Next document is document number E/CN 15/2026 L1, Edition 2, Item 4, Strategic Management, Budgetary and Administrative Questions. Are there any comments on this document? I see none. In the absence of comments, I presume that you wish to adopt that part of the report. It's so decided. Next document is document number E/CN15/2026/L1. Edition 3, Item 6, Integration and Coordination of Efforts by UNODC and by Member States in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Subitems A, B, and C. Are there any comments on this document? I see none and assume that you wish to adopt that part of the report. It's so decided. Thank you. Next document is document E/CN15/2026 L1, Edition 4, Item 6: Integration and Coordination of Efforts by UNODC and by Member States in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, sub-items D, E, and F. I see US is requesting for the floor. You have the floor.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States has 2 proposed additions for this addendum to better reflect the US statements made under this agenda item. So the first proposed addition would be at the very end of paragraph 15. We would propose the addition of the following: one speaker underscored it saw no case for a protocol. And then the second proposed addition would be for paragraph 22, after the phrase work of UNODC. We propose adding the following: one speaker questioned the overall value of UNICREE and the need to eliminate wasteful distraction, duplication, and redundancy. And both of these proposed additions would better reflect our statements. Thank you very much, Chair.

Yeah, could you please repeat Could you read your proposal at dictation speed? The second one?

Sure, we're happy to do so. So the second one again would be for paragraph 22, and it would be as follows: One speaker questioned the overall value of Unicree And the need to eliminate wasteful distraction, duplication, and redundancy. And we would be happy to submit those electronically to the Secretariat if helpful. Thank you.

Thank you very much. I thank you for this observation, which will be reflected in the report. May I take it that the meeting wishes to adopt that part of the report as orally amended? I see no requests for the floor, so it's decided. Thank you.

Thank you.

And let me, of course, welcome very much Executive Director Monica Juma. We are very honored that you join us this afternoon. We proceed now with the next document, which is E/CN15/2026, Edition 5, Item 7, Use and Application of United Nations Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Are there any comments on this document? Yes, you have the floor.

Thank you, Chair, and I promise this is my last proposed addition to the report. So in paragraph 11, the United States has one proposed addition at the end of the first sentence, and it would read as follows. With one delegation specifically emphasizing enforcement actions against professional money laundering networks. And again, this proposed addition would better reflect the U.S. statement made under this agenda item, and we'd be happy to submit this electronically to the Secretariat. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you for this observation, which will be reflected in the report. Are there further requests for the floor? May I take it that the meeting wishes to adopt that part of the report as orally amended? So then it's decided. Thank you very much. And we come to the next document, E/CN 15/2026 L1, Edition 6, Item 8, World Crime Trends and Emerging Issues and Responses in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Again, are there any comments on this document? I see none. In the absence of comments, I presume that you wish to adopt that part of the report. So it's decided. Thank you. We will now move to the adoption of the report as a whole. We have approved the report as contained in document L1 and addenda 1 to 6. I will now invite the Commission to adopt the report as a whole. Are there any objections?

No.

I see none. Then the report is adopted. Thank you very much. And I have now the pleasure to invite Monica Juma, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Mrs. Juma, you have the floor.

Thank you very much, Mr. President.

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am very pleased to join you after a long and productive week to congratulate you on the successful conclusion of this session. As I indicated in my opening remarks on Monday, I came into this week with an open mind, ready to listen, to engage, and to learn. Throughout the week, I have met with many delegations and participants, and I'm happy to say that at the end of the 35th session, I am very encouraged and inspired by the level of commitment and engagement witnessed throughout these past 5 days. We had over 1,500 participants joining us this week, 126 member states represented, and several high-level ministers and deputy ministers. This speaks to the enduring value and importance of this Commission as the principal policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. Through your discussions and decisions, you have helped shape the international response to some of the most pressing challenges of our time, while also laying a strong foundation for the upcoming Crime Congress in the United Arab Emirates. I look forward to carrying the momentum and outcomes of this session into that important gathering later in the year. This platform continues to provide a unique and irreplaceable space where dialogue can continue, trust can be built, and collective solutions forged together. That spirit was evident in the work you undertook this week. You negotiated and adopted by consensus 3 important resolutions addressing timely, highly relevant, and contemporary issues. As someone who has spent some time of my professional life around negotiating tables, I know firsthand that multilateral progress is rarely linear. Negotiations move slowly, word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph. At times, it can feel as though we take one step forward only to take two steps back. Yet the history of multilateralism, and indeed the history of these commissions, was not built overnight. It was built over time through patience, persistence, and perseverance, and it was built by people like yourselves who are willing to stay at the table. To continue the conversation and to search for common ground even when differences remained and which at times may have seemed insurmountable. That is the essence of multilateralism and of diplomacy, and it is that essence that we must continue to nurture and to preserve, because the impact of our work here does not end when this conference hall empties. It endures in the laws that we shape, the communities we help protect, and the people whose lives are ultimately improved by the decisions we take. This session was also enriched by more than 100 side events covering a remarkable range of real-world issues, from cybercrime and online scams to human trafficking, access to justice, prison reform, and many other pressing topics. I had the pleasure of attending one of these events with the head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan on empowering women and youth for more resilient societies. These side events are incredibly valuable and an important fixture of these commissions as they connect the theoretical with practical real-world experience. The same spirit of partnership was evident in the strong participation by civil society. More than 600 representatives from 135 NGOs joined us this week, and I had an enriching and engaging dialogue with them. They bring unique perspectives and insight that ensure we do not lose sight of the people we are here to serve. It is the contribution of these diverse actors and stakeholders that shows how effective multilateralism is in bringing people together around a common goal to solve common challenges. Ladies and gentlemen, I like to end every meeting and event on a positive note, so before you leave today, I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all the colleagues working behind the scenes who made this session possible. In particular, I wish to thank Jo and her team as the Secretariat of the Commission, our interpreters and translators, security personnel, conference management services, and the many staff members across UNODC, UNOAV, and UN Information Service, and my own office, who have put their all into this week and contributed to the smooth running and success of this session. I would also like to convey special gratitude to Ambassador Bond for his leadership as Chair of the Commission. Every orchestra needs a conductor, and you have conducted these proceedings with professionalism and calm pragmatism. A special mention also goes to Ambassador Kaifu of Japan for navigating the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole with diplomatic prowess and grace. I hope you all take with you a renewed appreciation of the value of dialogue and renewed confidence in what we can achieve when we work together. Only when we work together can we contribute to a safer, better protected, dignified, and prosperous humanity. I wish you all a safe journey home, and a restful weekend after 5 days of hard work. I thank you very much and good evening.

Thank you very much for this statement, and as I said at the beginning, it was really a privilege that we we could have you here at the CCPCJ Week as the first bigger event of your term in Vienna. And is there any other delegate who would like to take the floor? Then before we close, I would like to express also my personal appreciation for the assistance of the Bureau and the Extended Bureau in the preparation of the 35th session of the Commission. Special thanks go to His Excellency Ambassador Atsushi Kaifu of Japan, who is the first Vice Chairperson— who, as the first Vice Chairperson, successfully chaired 2 committees of the whole; His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Nassr of Egypt and His Excellency Her Excellency Ambassador Angelina Germini of Albania for having acted as a 2nd and 3rd vice chair, and to Mrs. Susely Sanchez Miranda of Guatemala as the rapporteur. I would also like to add our thanks to all of the UNODC staff who have assisted us in the session and conference services who supported the meeting. I express our Appreciation also to the Secretariat that has facilitated our work and provided advice and support to all delegations. And finally, let me wish all of you returning home safely and, yeah, to each and every one of you a well-deserved restful weekend.

Thank you.

And I see that Japan is asking for the floor.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Since Ambassador Kaifu is unable to be present due to another engagement, I have the honor of delivering this statement on his behalf. First and foremost, I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to the Chair of CCBCJ, Bureau members, as well as the Secretariat and all other staff for their outstanding dedication and hard work. As the First Vice Chair and the Chair of the Committee of the Whole, I am pleased that all resolutions were adopted by consensus and that this session of the CCP CJ concluded with such a great success. Japan sincerely hopes that this spirit of cooperation and consensus, the Vienna spirit, will continue to guide our work. Thank you very much.

Thank you for this statement, and I'd like to repeat what I said today in the morning. I think it was again a good week for multilateralism in Vienna, a good week for the Vienna spirit that is still alive, and that this The meeting is closed. Thank you very much.

Thank you.