Criminal justice system response

To assess the effectiveness of the state response to violence, it is important to understand how many suspects are arrested, prosecuted, convicted and detained for intentional homicide. To shed light on this process, this chapter provides an overview of the latest trends in the number of people at different stages of the criminal justice process in relation to intentional homicide, from those brought into formal contact with the police for intentional homicide to those prosecuted, convicted and detained for the crime. In addition to the human resources allocated to the criminal justice system, the chapter also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which seems to have primarily impacted homicide convictions.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions