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Issue 23
Thursday, 21 June 2012 |
ISS 3rd International Crime Conference Update
The ISS and South African Crime Quarterly in
partnership with the journals Acta
Criminologica and Agenda are
planning a two-day workshop on 23 and 24 October. The workshop will take place
at the University of South Africa’s Kgorong building at their Pretoria Muckleneuk
campus.
This workshop is intended for academics and researchers who
would like to develop their skills in writing articles and getting published in
peer-reviewed journals in the field of criminology.
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22 June: Pretoria, The Significance of Lesotho’s 2012 Political Transition and the Outlook for the New Administration
The threat of political instability in Lesotho
following the outcome of elections has characterised its political landscape
since 1998, primarily because of a history of fractious politics.
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to 26 October, Johannesburg: ISS 3rd International Conference: National
and international perspectives on crime reduction and criminal justice
In
October 2012 the Institute for Security Studies` Crime
and Justice Programme will be holding its 3rd annual international
conference on crime and criminal justice. For detailed information about
the conference, travel information or abstract submissions, click on
the link below.
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ISS VACANCY NOTICE: Addis Ababa: Programme Manager, Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division. Closing date:6 July 2012
For more information or to apply, click here
Selected ISS Publications Available in EPUB Format
 Selected ISS publications are available in EPUB format for
tablet devices. Each week in the ISS Weekly, EPUB availability will be
highlighted by the EPUB logo. Simply save the EPUB file to your mobile
device and enjoy access to ISS publications on the move.
A New Look at Women and Organised Crime
Anine Kriegler, Intern Transnational Threats and
International Crime Division, edited by Charles Goredema, Programme Head
Organised Crime and Money Laundering Programme ISS Cape Town
A growing number of women are getting involved in organised crime as participants, rather than victims. Yet studies are not sufficiently gender-sensitive.
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Salient Features of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill
Sabelo Gumedze, Senior Researcher, Conflict Management and Peacebuilding Division, ISS Pretoria
The Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill, which was recently approved by cabinet, will soon be open for public comment. Several key issues are up for discussion
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The Implications of the Appointment of Another Civilian to Lead the South African Police Service
Dr Johan Burger, Senior Researcher, Crime and Justice Programme, ISS Pretoria
President Zuma’s appointment of a civilian, Riah Phiyega, on 12 June 2012, as National Commissioner in place of Bheki Cele came as a surprise, and in disregard of arguably better-qualified police officers.
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Situation Report: The 2011 DRC Election Polls and Beyond
In November 2011 the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held its second
post-war presidential and National Assembly elections. These elections,
which took place in a context of significant challenges, were marred by
allegations of electoral fraud and mismanagement. The pre-electoral
climate was characterised by persistent insecurity in parts of the
country, pervasive socioeconomic adversity and electoral dynamics of
radicalisation. These dynamics elicited calls from internal and external
stakeholders for political tolerance, adherence to the electoral code
of conduct and abstention from violence.
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South Africa Insight Episode 15
Liesl Louw-Vaudran speaks to Gareth Newham, head
of the ISS Crime and Justice Programme about the politics around the recent
Youth Day celebrations, the political future of President Jacob Zuma and the
position of his two rivals for the job of ANC president.
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This Week in Africa, Episode 43
Liesl Louw-Vaudran speaks to Paul-Simon Handy,
ISS Director Research, about the illness of former Egyptian President Hosni
Mubarak, the elections in Egypt, UN discussions over military intervention in
Mali and the situation in Sudan following protests in Khartoum.
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La semaine en Afrique Episode 43
Liesl Louw-Vaudran et Paul-Simon Handy du ISS discutent de la situation
en Egypte suite aux élections présidentielles; du possible intervention
militaire au Mali et de l’avenir du régime en place au Soudan suite aux récents
manifestations au Khartoum.
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