Workshop- Crime and Justice in Mexico: Historical and Statistical Approach
Center for U.S. - Mexican Studies
05/26/2011, 12:00am - 05/27/2011, 12:00am
Location: Tijuana and UCSD
Open to: Public
Event email: usmex@ucsd.edu
Please click here for the workshop agenda
Event co-sponsored with the Legal Research Institute, UNAM, Mexican Supreme Court's Legal Cultural Center in Tijuana, Tijuana Cultural Center
Thursday, May 26th at the Casa de la Cultura Juridica de Tijuana and Centro Cultural de Tijuana
Friday, May 27th at the Great Hall, International House, UCSD
One of the major challenges facing Mexico today is the construction of efficient and reliable judicial institutions that are also respectful of laws and individual rights. In the context of high crime rates, the fear inspired by the media and the sense of insecurity has increased the intervention of federal forces in controlling crime and measures that impede due process have been implemented. There have harsher penalties and the re-adoption of capital punishment has even been suggested. Thus, issues such as crime, insecurity, justice, police and punishment should occupy an important place in research agendas and academic debates. It is also important to promote dialogue between researchers and stakeholders involved in the process of justice. This workshop seeks to address these concerns while bringing works from different disciplines and approaches together in addition to accounting for statements and experiences in the administration of justice.
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There is no cost of admission. Event is open to the public. For driving directions, please click here. For additional information, call Mr. Greg Mallinger at (858) 822-1696 or e-mail.
