Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice - Resolution 78/227

While it is possible to determine the costs of violence and crime in monetary terms, including the costs of gender-based violence (GBV), there is a challenge in identifying and establishing mechanisms that measure what countries invest in preventing, mitigating, and addressing the effects of violence and crime on victims, in the Global South. [...] The average time to resolve a case in Latin America and Africa varies significantly between countries and is dependent on a number of factors, including the efficiency of the judicial system, the complexity of the case in question, and the availability of resources. [...] Mexico has established a model for publishing all the rulings of the judicial branches, including those of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. [...] This allows for more effective case tracking and reduces waiting times.24 In the wake of the global emergency caused by the pandemic, Latin America has made significant advancements in the use of technology for case management and in transparency and accountability systems. [...] As one of the first global exercises of its kind, it is crucial to consider its adoption in all countries to ensure ethical, respectful, and empathetic management of information and investigations on sexual violence, particularly in the context of security and criminal justice systems that are highly revictimizing.