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Activities & events
Mr. Al-Harfash underscored that as the scientific
body of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, the entity
responsible for implementing Arab security strategies
and plans, and an observing member of the Council of
Arab Justice Ministers, NAUSS endeavors, through its
academic, training, research, and scientific activities, laws. Additionally, the workshop allows judges to
to transform the commitment to developing the Arab
judicial and justice system into tangible realities that to alternative punishments.
contribute to bolstering justice in human societies.
NAUSS has taken the initiative to organize four
consecutive symposia on the same topic in Morocco,
Algeria, Riyadh, and Tunisia. NAUSS has taken the
initiative to organize four consecutive symposia
on the same topic in Morocco, Algeria, Riyadh, and
Tunisia. These symposia delve into the nature of
alternative punishments, strategies for replacing
freedom-depriving punishments, and mechanisms for
alleviating overcrowding in correctional institutions.
In his address, His Excellency El Hassan Daki, the
King’s Attorney General at the Court of Cassation and
President of the Public Ministry, underscored the
significance of the workshop. Dr. Ahmed Alwali Alalami,
Director of Public Prosecutions at the Presidency of
Public Ministry, delivered the speech on his behalf. His justice and those responsible for its implementation
Excellency emphasized that the workshop presents a
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valuable opportunity for the exchange of experiences
among leading and diverse judicial practices at
both the Arab and international levels. It serves as a
platform to learn from best practices in comparative
judicial systems that can be integrated into national
contemplate the future implementation of laws related
He pointed out that alternatives to preventive
detention and alternative measures for freedom-
depriving punishments currently hold a prominent
position in executing contemporary criminal policies.
This importance is magnified as they have gained
international legal consensus and a practical judicial
demand. Integrating these alternatives into national
legislations and activating them as necessary would
contribute significantly to easing the burden of short-
term imprisonment and mitigating its adverse effects.
Dr. Muneer Al-Muntasir Billah, Secretary-General of
the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power, highlighted
the workshop›s role in strengthening the collaborative
relationship between policymakers in criminal
within the judiciary. He expressed optimism that the
recommendations arising from the workshop would
serve as a valuable source of inspiration for both
judicial and legislative efforts, particularly given they
are derived from the best practices observed in Arab
countries.
The workshop, featuring the participation of judges,
specialists from judicial and legislative institutions,
and relevant authorities from Arab countries, discusses
scientific papers aligned with its objectives. These
objectives encompass the exploration of alternative
punishments to freedom-depriving punishments from
the perspectives of comparative criminal lawand related
human sciences. The workshop seeks to shed light on
international standards and best practices concerning
alternative punishments while also addressing their
impact on issues such as prison overcrowding and
recidivism.
Moreover, the workshop reviewed experiences
within criminal justice institutions at both Arab and
international levels, engaging in discussions about
the judicial application of alternative punishments to
freedom-depriving punishments in Arab contexts.