Criminal justice

 Criminal justice is the delivery of justice to those who have been accused of committing crimes. The criminal justice system is a series of government  agencies and institutions. Goals include the rehabilitation of offenders, preventing other crimes, and moral support for victims. The primary institutions of the criminal justice system are the police, prosecution and defense  lawyers, the courts and the prisons  system.

Criminal justice system

The establishment of international standards and norms, and the enhancement of police capacities for crime prevention, are essential in improving regional criminal justice systems. It is also vital to establish and maintain the rule of law on the basis of equality, with particular attention to gender equality and the rights and vulnerabilities specific to children. Currently, some countries in the region lack laws for criminalising violence against women, while children are also sometimes treated as adults under the law. The region suffers from a lack of mutual legal assistance (MLA) capacity and networks. Prison management systems also vary significantly from country to country, and not always in line with international standards.