The CDPC identifies priority elements for intergovernmental legal co-operation and proposes areas for action on criminal law, procedure, criminology and penology by developing standard setting, providing scientific advice, collecting information and advising the Committee of Ministers.

Focus 2022-2025

• Protection of environment through criminal law; protecting victims of crime; criminal liability related to the use of artificial intelligence; protection of witnesses; combating hate crime; fighting smuggling of migrants; prison and probation services; international co-operation in criminal matters.

Civil society involvement 

• Participant: Conference of INGOs (CINGO)
• Observers
• Consultation with civil society, either through direct participation in meetings, or through dedicated hearings or written consultations