Seventh United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems, Covering the Period 1998 - 2000

UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

Office on Drugs and Crime Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs Seventh United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems, covering the period 1998 - 2000

Comments by Country

Argentina Argentina

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the menor de 18 años national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the mayor de 18 años national criminal justice system:

Australia

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Recorded Crime Statistics 2000 (cat: 4510.0) provided in this table? Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data ABS provided in this table?

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 1 of 82 Australia

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data ABS data file for the Higher Criminal Courts provided in this table? collection.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 17 years and older with cases involving "serious" national criminal justice system: indictable offences;

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons in custody aged 17 years and older (18 in national criminal justice system: NSW, SA &WA)

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the n.a. national criminal justice system:

Azerbaijan

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Reports on crimes provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Report Nr. 2 by persons committed crimes. provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 14-17 years. national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 2 of 82 Azerbaijan

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Informations about accused on Republic are provided in this table? concentrated in Operative Statistics Division and information of MIA of Azerbaijan Republic.

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 14 to 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the from 18 years national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the over 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 14 to 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 3 of 82 Barbados Barbados

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Barbados Police Force, Research and provided in this table? Development Department

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Barbados Police force, Research and provided in this table? Development Department.

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 16 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 16 years old national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Barbados Police Force, Research and provided in this table? Development Department

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 16 years old national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 16 years and over national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Barbados Police Force, Research and provided in this table? Development Deparrment

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 4 of 82 Barbados

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Registration Department (Statistician) provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 16 years and over national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Registration Department (Statistician) provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 16 years old national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 16 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 16 years old national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 5 of 82 Bulgaria Bulgaria

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Interior - Regular Report provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Interior Regular Report provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons of age 18 and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons of age 14 to 18 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Interior Regular Report provided in this table?

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Current report of NSI provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Underage persons are these from 14 years (turned national criminal justice system: age) to 17 years.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the All persons 18 years old (turned age) and over national criminal justice system: without upper border.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Regular Report of the Prosecutor's offices provided in this table?

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 6 of 82 Bulgaria

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Publication - "Crime and Persons Convicted"- NSI provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Publication "Crimes and convicted persons" NSI provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons age 14(turned), but not completed 18 years, national criminal justice system: and who could understand the nature and the meaning of the Criminal Act, and who could control his own actions.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Person 18 years old (turned age), who under national criminal justice system: condition of imputability/commits a crime.

PRISONS 16. Persons incarcerated, by category of incarceration, selected day

Selected Day of the Year 01.01.

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Person, 18 years old (turned age), who under national criminal justice system: condition of responsibility commits a crime.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Person, aged 14 (turned) but not completed 18 national criminal justice system: years, and who could understand the nature and the meaning of the criminal act and who could control his own actions.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 7 of 82 Canada Canada

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform provided in this table? Crime Report and Homicide Survey, Statistics Canada.

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform provided in this table? Crime Reporting Survey and Homicide Survey, Statistics Canada

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons 18 years of age and older. national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform provided in this table? Crime Reporting Survey, Statistics Canada

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons 12-17 years of age (referred to as "youth" in national criminal justice system: Canada)

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 8 of 82 Canada

PROSECUTION 5. Prosecution personnel, by sex, and financial resources

Alternative reference date to 31 December Apr 1, 98 to 31 Mar 99

6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centr for Justice Statistics, Adult Criminal provided in this table? Court Survey+ Youth Court Survey, Statistics Canada.

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Aged 12 to 17 at the time of offence. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years of age and older at the time of the offence national criminal justice system: and juveniles raised at adult court.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Adult provided in this table? Criminal Court Survey and Youth Court Survey, Statistics Canada

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Adult criminal provided in this table? Court Services and Youth Court Survey, Statistics Canada

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years of age and older at the time of the offence + national criminal justice system: juveniles raised to adult court.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Adult provided in this table? Criminal Court Survey and Youth Court Survey, Statistics Canada

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Ages 12 to 17 at the time of offence national criminal justice system:

8. Judges, by status and sex, and financial resources, including in appeal courts

Alternative reference date to 31 December 1 Apr 98 to 31 Mar 99

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 9 of 82 Canada

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years of age and older at time of offence national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the between 12 and 17 years of age at the time of offence. national criminal justice system:

Chile

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data S.I.E.C (Sistema Integrado Estadistico de provided in this table? Carabineros)

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data S.I.E.C (Sistema Integrado Estadistico de provided in this table? Carabineros)

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the <=17 national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the >= 18 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data S.I.E.C (Sistema Integrado Estadistico de provided in this table? Carabineros)

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Entre 16 y 18 anos declarados con discerniniento. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the De 18 anos en adelante. national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 10 of 82 Chile

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Causes Falladas de todos los tribunales del pais provided in this table?

PRISONS 13. Adult prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions

Alternative reference date to 31 December 31. Dec

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the >= 18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the < 18 national criminal justice system:

China

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the people above 14 but under 18 years old (18-year-old national criminal justice system: people excluded)

Definition of ADULT as applied in the people more than 18 years old (18-year-old people national criminal justice system: included)

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 11 of 82 China

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data p138-147, Annual Statistics on Prosecution provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 14 to 25 years old national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the more than 18 years old national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data p156, Annual Statistics on Prosecution provided in this table?

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the people more than 18 years old (18-year-old people national criminal justice system: included)

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the poeople above 14 but under 18 years old (18-year- national criminal justice system: old people excluded)

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 12 of 82 Colombia Colombia

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Policia Nacional, Direccion Central de Policia provided in this table? Judicial, Centro de Investigaciones Criminologicas

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Policia Nacional, Direccion Central de Policia provided in this table? Judicial, Centro de Investigaciones Criminologicas

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Policia Nacional, Direccion Central de Policia provided in this table? Judicial, Centro de Investigaciones criminologicas

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Censo Nacional de expedientes activos en poder de provided in this table? los Fiscales Delegados, realizado por la Fiscalia General de la Nacion

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Se considera adulto a toda persona mayor de 18 anos. national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Juridicamente no existe una de finicion del Termino national criminal justice system: Joven.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 13 of 82 Colombia

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Sistema de informacion de la rama judicial consejo provided in this table? superior de la judicatura

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Menores de 18 años. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Mayores de 18 años national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Sistema de informacion estadistica de la Tam provided in this table? Judicial - Sierju consejo superior de la judicatura

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Menores de 18 años national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18+ national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 14 of 82 Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Direction Centrale de la police Judiciaire provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Direction Centrale de la police Judiciaire provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Direction Centrale de la police Judiciaire provided in this table?

Croatia

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Internal documentation (Tables) of the Legal provided in this table? Statistics Division

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the is a person who reached, at the time of committing national criminal justice system: the criminal offence, the age of 14 but not yet 18.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Internal Documentation (Tables) of the Legal provided in this table? Statistics Division

Definition of ADULT as applied in the is a person who has reached the age of 18 at the time national criminal justice system: of committing of the offence.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 15 of 82 Croatia

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Internal Documentation (Tables) of the Legal provided in this table? Statistics Division

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Internal Documentation (Tables) of the Legal provided in this table? Statistics Division

Cyprus

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data "Criminal Statistics" for the year 1998-1999, provided in this table? Statistical Service.

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data "Criminal Statistics" for the years 1998-1999, provided in this table? Statistical Service

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Annual general statistics of District Court. provided in this table?

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 16 of 82 Czech Republic Czech Republic

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Recording and Statistical System of Crime provided in this table? maintained by the Police of the Czech Republic

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Recording and Statistical System of Crime provided in this table? maintained by the Police of the Czech Republic

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Recording and statistical system of crime maintained provided in this table? by the police of the Czech Republic.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the up 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the below 18 years. national criminal justice system:

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data District and Regional Prosecutor Offices provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Up 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15 to 18 years of age. national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data District and Regional Prosecutor Offices provided in this table?

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 17 of 82 Czech Republic

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data District and Regional courts. provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15 to 18 years of age. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the up 18 years national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data District and Regional Courts provided in this table?

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 15 to 18 years of age. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the From 18 years of age national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 18 of 82 Denmark Denmark

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics of reported crimes, National Commissioner provided in this table? of Police, Department E.

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Danmarks Statistik, Criminal Reports 1998-2000, provided in this table? table 3.5A

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the From 15 to 17 years of age. national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Danmarks Statistik, Criminal Reports 1998-2000, provided in this table? tables 3.5B-3.5C.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Over the age of 17 years national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Denmark have compiled on index on the provided in this table? basis of extracts from registers operated by the Danish Police Forces.

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons in age group: 15-17 years national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Same sources as previous tables provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 19 of 82 Denmark

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15-17 national criminal justice system:

Dominica

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Records Office provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under the age of 18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Adult offenders are 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Records Office provided in this table?

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 17 years and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 16 years and under national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 20 of 82 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

PROSECUTION 5. Prosecution personnel, by sex, and financial resources

Alternative reference date to 31 December 31 de diciembre

6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Secretaria Administrativa de la Fiscalia. Del Distrito provided in this table? Nacional

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Es sinonimo de adolescente el que esta entre los 13 national criminal justice system: años hasta los 18 años cumplidos.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Es aquel que ha alcanzado la mayoria de edad. national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Dpto. De Informatica de la Suprema Corte de Justicia provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Es sinonimo de adolescente el que esta entre los 13 national criminal justice system: años hasta los 18 años.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persona que ha adquirido la mayoria de edad. national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 16. Persons incarcerated, by category of incarceration, selected day

Selected Day of the Year 31. December

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Es aquel que ha lleqado al termino de la adolescencia national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Sinonimo de adolescente que esta entre los 13 años national criminal justice system: hasta los 18 años cumplidos.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 21 of 82 El Salvador El Salvador

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Unidad de Planificacion, Seccion de Estadisticas provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Dentro del Proceso Penal de El Salvador, se national criminal justice system: considera Adulto a las personas mayores de 18 anos, Art. 17 Codigo Penal.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the El Proceso Penal de El Salvador, considera Joven, a national criminal justice system: las personas de 12 a 17 anos de edad, de acuerdo a lo estipulado en el Art. 2 de la Ley del Menor Infractor.

England & Wales

POLICE 1. Police personnel, by sex, and financial resources

Alternative reference date to 31 December 30 September

2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Recorded crime database provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Home office- Research, Development and Statistics provided in this table? Directorate, Crime and criminal Justice Unit.

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Over 18 years national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Statistics England and Wales provided in this table?

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 22 of 82 England & Wales

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Statistics England and Wales, provided in this table? Supplementary Tables 1 and 2.

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 21 years and over national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Statistics, England and Wales, provided in this table? Supplementary tables 1 and 2

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 10 years and under 21 . Actually 'young offenders' national criminal justice system: (aged 10 and under 18) and 'young adults' (aged 18 and under 21).

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Statistics, England and Wales, provided in this table? Supplementary Tables 1 and 2

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Statistics, England and Wales, provided in this table? Supplementary Tables vols. 1 and 2.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 21 and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 10 and under 21 national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 23 of 82 Estonia Estonia

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 + years old national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Estonian Police Board provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 13-17 year old national criminal justice system:

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Estonian Police Board provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Estonian Police Board provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 13-17 years olds national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18+ years old national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Justice Court Statistics provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Justice Court Statistics provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18+ years old national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15-17 years old, for some section of Penal Code 13- national criminal justice system: 14 years olds in addition

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 24 of 82 Estonia

PRISONS 19. Persons on probation, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year 31.12.

20. Persons on parole, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year 31.12.

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 21+ years old national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15-20 year olds (as exception 13-14 years old) national criminal justice system:

Finland

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT)

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT)

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 17 year old and younger national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT)

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 year old and over national criminal justice system:

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PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT)

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT) Special output concerning 'offences against the penal code'.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 year old and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15-17 year old. national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT).

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Finland: Yearbook of Justice Statistics provided in this table? (SVT) Special output concerning 'offences against the penal code'.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 year old and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 15-17 year old national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the In Finland every person reaches his/her maturity in national criminal justice system: 18 years of age.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Please see the Appendix: An extract from young national criminal justice system: offenders Act.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 26 of 82 France France

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Repertoire de l'instruction provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the age de moins de 18 ans au moment de la commission national criminal justice system: de l'infraction

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Casier judiciaìre national provided in this table?

Georgia

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia. provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Person above 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Person from 14 till 18 years of age. national criminal justice system:

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PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data General Prosecution of Georgia and Ministry of provided in this table? Internal Affairs of Georgia.

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data General Prosecution of Georgia and Ministry of provided in this table? Internal Affairs of Georgia.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the The persons above 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the The persons in the age from 14 till 18 years. national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The Supreme Court of Georgia. Form N 1; N10; provided in this table? N11; N12. statistical reportings from all courts of Georgia

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the The persons in the age from 14 till 18 years. national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The Supreme Court of Georgia provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the The persons in the age above 18 years national criminal justice system:

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PRISONS 19. Persons on probation, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year 31 December

20. Persons on parole, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year 31 December

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the The persons in the age from 14 till 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the The persons in the age above 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Germany

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Crime statistics of police, gathered by Federal Police provided in this table? from the German States ("lender")

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Like table 2 provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years completed and more national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the not yet 18 years old. national criminal justice system:

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PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistiches Bundesamt. Prosecution Statistics. provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistisches Bundesamt, Prosecution Statistics provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons prosecuted by penal law: 21 years and more national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons prosecuted by juvenile law national criminal justice system:

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statstisches Bundesamt, Prosecution Statistics provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and above (only) prosecuted by penal law national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 14 below 18 years. 18 below 21 years (only) national criminal justice system: prosecuted by juvenile law.

Guatemala

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Informes periódocas de la Fiscalía de Ejecución del provided in this table? Ministerio Publico

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Informes periódicos de la Fiscalía de Ejecución del provided in this table? Ministerio Público

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 30 of 82 Guatemala

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Centro Nacional de Análisis y Documentación provided in this table? Judicial

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Definicíon de niñez y adolescencia. Para los efectos national criminal justice system: de esta Ley se considera niño o niña a toda persona desde su concepciõn hasta que cumple trece años de edad, y adolescente a toda aquella desde los trece hasta que cumple dieciocho años de edad.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the En nuestro ordenamiento jurídico el Código Civil en national criminal justice system: el artículo 80. Capacidad. La Capacidad para el ehercicio de los derechos civiles se adquiere por la mayoría de edad. Son mayores de edad los que han cumplido dieciocho años

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Centro Nacional de Análisis y Documentatión provided in this table? Judicial, Formatos estadísticos Dej-1, Dej-2, Dej-3

Holy See (Vatican City State)

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the - 18 age national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the +18 age national criminal justice system:

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the - 18 age national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the + 18 age national criminal justice system:

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COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the + 18 age national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the - 18 age national criminal justice system:

Hong Kong, China (SAR)

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Office of the Hong Kong Police Force. provided in this table? 2.17: Statistics office of the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Office of the Hong Kong Police Force. provided in this table? 3.17: Statistics office of the Independent commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Aged 7-20 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Office, Hong Kong Police Force provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 21 and over national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 32 of 82 Hong Kong, China (SAR)

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the below 16 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Judicial Statistics provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 16 or above national criminal justice system:

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Justice Statistics provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 16 or above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the below 16 national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the offenders under 21 national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the offenders aged 21 and over national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 33 of 82 Hungary Hungary

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Hungarian Unified Criminal Statistic of Police and provided in this table? Prosecution

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Hungarian Unified Criminal Statistic of Police and provided in this table? Prosecution.

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Age from 14 to 17 national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Age from 18 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Hungarian Unified Criminal Statistic of Police and provided in this table? Prosecution

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National statistical data collection Programme, provided in this table? Unified Police and Prosecution Criminal lStatistics, Reg. No.: 12.28

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National Statistical Data collection Programme provided in this table? unified Police and Prosecution Crime and Statistics, Reg. No.1228

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Aged 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the aged between 14 and 18 years. Child: aged under 14 national criminal justice system: years

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COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the A person is classified as juvenile, when he/she has national criminal justice system: turned 14 years until he/she reaches 18 years. Data concern both public and private prosecutions.

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the The person who is above the age of 18 when national criminal justice system: committing a crime.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the The person who is above the age of 14 but under 18 national criminal justice system: when committing a crime.

Iceland

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The police case register system. provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The police case register system. provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 15 years and older national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Under 15 years. national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The police case register system. provided in this table?

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COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 17 years and younger national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and older national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data District court information system provided in this table?

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the >= 18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the < 18 national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 36 of 82 India India

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home provided in this table? Affairs

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home provided in this table? Affairs

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Total suspects - juveniles national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home provided in this table? Affairs,

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the a male below 16 years of age and female below 18 national criminal justice system: years of age.

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home provided in this table? Affairs

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home provided in this table? Affairs.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 37 of 82 Indonesia Indonesia

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Under 21 years old and not married yet national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 17 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

Ireland

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data An Garda Stochana Annual Reports provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Annual reports. provided in this table?

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Under 17 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the over 21 years Young person: 17-21 national criminal justice system: years

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PRISONS 19. Persons on probation, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year 31 December

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Under 17 years. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Over 21 years Young person: 17-21 years national criminal justice system:

Italy

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the > 18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the < 18 national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data ISTAT provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data ISTAT provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 14 to 17 years national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 39 of 82 Jamaica Jamaica

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Jamaica Constabulary Force, Statistics Department provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Jamaica Constabulary Force, Statistics and Narcotics provided in this table? Department

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the above 17 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the between the ages of 12 and 17 years. national criminal justice system:

Japan

POLICE 1. Police personnel, by sex, and financial resources

Alternative reference date to 31 December 1 April

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Annual Report of Statistics on Prosecution 1998, provided in this table? 1999, 2000

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Annual Report of Statistics on Prosecution 1998, provided in this table? 1999, 2000

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 40 of 82 Japan

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistical spreadsheet of criminal court of first provided in this table? instance of general jurisdiction.

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistical spreadsheet of criminal court of first provided in this table? instance of general jurisdiction

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the The one who is younger than twenty years of age at national criminal justice system: the time of the trial

Definition of ADULT as applied in the The one who is not younger than twenty years of age national criminal justice system: at the time of the trial

PRISONS 19. Persons on probation, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year December 31st

20. Persons on parole, by age group, selected day

Day of the Year December 31st

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 20 years or over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 20 years old national criminal justice system:

Korea, Republic of

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the is used for indicating a person who is 20 years old or national criminal justice system: over.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the is from 14 to 19 years old. national criminal justice system:

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PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Analytical report on crimes provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Analytical Report on Crimes provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the under 20 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 20 years and over national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Judicial Annual of Korea provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 20 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 14-19 years old national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Judicial Annual of Korea provided in this table?

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the less than aged 20 national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Aged 20 or more national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 42 of 82 Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Information on crimes recorded and detected in the provided in this table? Kyrgyz Republic

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Crime committers report (Form-2) provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons arrived to the age of 18 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Crime committers report (Form-2) provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons under age of 18 national criminal justice system:

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons under age of 18 to the flagrante national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons arrived to the age of 18 national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons reached 18 years of age national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons under the age of 18 national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 43 of 82 Latvia Latvia

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Interior Affairs provided in this table?

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Interior Affairs provided in this table?

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the person 18 years of age and older national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the person 14-17 years of age (including) national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the from 18 years old national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 14 under 18 years old. national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 44 of 82 Lithuania Lithuania

POLICE 3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Informatic and Communication Dept. under MIA. provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the over age of 18. national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the From the age of 14 to 18. national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Informatic and Communication Dept. under MIA provided in this table?

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Department of Courts at the Ministry of Justice. provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Over 18 years old national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Department of courts at the Ministry of Justice provided in this table?

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the From 14 under 18 years old. national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the From 14 to 17 inclusive. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and older national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 45 of 82 Macedonia, FYR Macedonia, FYR

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Data sources are statistical questionnaires on provided in this table? prosecuted persons filled in by basic public prosecution offices.

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 and above national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistical questionnaires on prosecuted persons provided in this table? under and of legal age filled in by basic public prosecution offices.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the upto 14 but not attained 18. national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistical questionnaires persons filled in by the provided in this table? courts of the first instance.

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistical questionnaires on convicted persons filled provided in this table? in by the courts of the first instance.

Malaysia

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Age 18 and below national criminal justice system:

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COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Below 18 years national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 21 years and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 14-17, 17-21 years national criminal justice system:

Mauritius

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 and above national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 17 years national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Minors from 9 to 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the over 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 47 of 82 Mexico Mexico

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Sistema Nacional de Informacíon sobre Seguridad provided in this table? Pública. (S.N.I.S.P)

PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Sistema Nacional de Informacíon sobre Seguridad provided in this table? Pública. (S.N.I.S.P)

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the >18 national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Sistema Nacional de Informacíon sobre Seguridad provided in this table? Pública. (S.N.I.S.P)

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Personas entre 11 y 18 años de edad, a los cuales se national criminal justice system: les da el nombre de menores

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e provided in this table? Informática. (INEGI)

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e provided in this table? Informática. (INEGI)

Definition of ADULT as applied in the personas en edad de responsbilidad penal. En el national criminal justice system: fuero común, depende de la establecida en la legislación penal de cada entidad federativa.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Personas de entre 11 años y la edad límite de national criminal justice system: responsabilidad penal establecida en la legislación penal de cada entidad federativa, a las cuales se les da el nombre de menores infractores y no son condenadas en los tribunales penales.

Friday, March 19, 2004 Page 48 of 82 Mexico

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the >18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persona entre 11 y 18 años de edad, a los cuales se national criminal justice system: les da el nombre de menores

Moldova, Republic of

POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The information of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The information of the Ministry of Internal Affairs provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The information of the Ministry of Internal Affairs provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the From 18 years and more national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the From 14 years old till 18 years. national criminal justice system:

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PROSECUTION 6. Persons prosecuted, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The information of the General Office of Public provided in this table? Prosecutor.

7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 14 years till 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and above national criminal justice system:

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The information of the Ministry of Justice. provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the from 14 years old till 18 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the From 18 years and more national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data The information of the Ministry of Justice provided in this table?

PRISONS 21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the From 14 years old till 18 years. national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the From 18 years and more national criminal justice system:

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POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Montserrat Police Force provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Montserrat Police Force provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the A person who is 16 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the A person who has attained the age of 10 years but national criminal justice system: not 16 years.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Royal Montserrat Police Force provided in this table?

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the A juvenile is a person under the age of sixteen years national criminal justice system:

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COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Register - High Court provided in this table?

12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Criminal Register + Police records provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the Persons 16 and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Persons under the age of 16 national criminal justice system:

Morocco

COURTS 10. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by type of crime

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Ministry of Justice provided in this table?

Netherlands

POLICE 4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 12-17 years national criminal justice system:

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 + years national criminal justice system:

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PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the > and = 18 national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 12-17 national criminal justice system:

COURTS 12. Persons convicted in the criminal courts, by sex and age group

Definition of ADULT as applied in the > OR = 18 years of age national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 12-17 years of age national criminal justice system:

PRISONS 14. Juvenile prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions

Alternative reference date to 31 December 30 September

16. Persons incarcerated, by category of incarceration, selected day

Selected Day of the Year 30 September

21. Convicted prisoners, by sex and age group, selected day

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 12-17 years (see separate tables) national criminal justice system:

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POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data New Zealand Police provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data New Zealand Police provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data New Zealand Police provided in this table?

PRISONS 13. Adult prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions

Alternative reference date to 31 December 31 December

14. Juvenile prisons, penal institutions or correctional institutions

Alternative reference date to 31 December 31 December

16. Persons incarcerated, by category of incarceration, selected day

Selected Day of the Year 1 December

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POLICE 2. Crimes recorded in criminal (police) statistics, by type of crime including attempts to commit crimes

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Norway provided in this table?

3. Persons brought into initial formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system by type of crime, where initial formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Norway provided in this table?

4. Persons brought into formal contact with the criminal justice system, by sex and age group, where formal contact might include being suspected, arrested, cautioned etc.

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the 5 - 17 years old national criminal justice system:

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Norway provided in this table?

PROSECUTION 7. Persons prosecuted, by sex and age group

Definition of JUVENILE as applied in the Younger than 18 years. Persons under 15 years of national criminal justice system: age are not prosecuted in Norway.

What is (are) the source(s) of the data Statistics Norway provided in this table?

Definition of ADULT as applied in the 18 years and over national criminal justice system:

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