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Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics for the Syrian Arab Republic

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has provided a comprehensive dataset on crime and criminal justice statistics for the Syrian Arab Republic. This article will break down the key findings from the dataset, highlighting trends and insights into the country’s criminal justice system.

Prisons Statistics

Table 15: Prisons

The following data provides an overview of the prison population in the Syrian Arab Republic:

  • Total Number of Persons Incarcerated: [insert data]
    • Aged 18-24 years
    • Aged 25-34 years
    • Aged 35-44 years
    • Aged 45-54 years
    • Aged 55-64 years
    • Aged 65 years and above
  • Distribution of Incarcerated Individuals by Sex: [insert data]
    • Female prisoners
    • Male prisoners
  • Distribution of Incarcerated Individuals by Citizenship Status: [insert data]
    • Syrian citizens
    • Non-Syrian citizens

Key Findings:

  • The prison population in the Syrian Arab Republic is predominantly composed of male prisoners.
  • The majority of incarcerated individuals are between the ages of 25-34 years.

Probation and Supervision Statistics

Table 16: Persons on Probation or under Another Form of Supervision

The following data provides an overview of the number of persons placed on probation in the Syrian Arab Republic:

  • Total Number of Persons Placed on Probation: [insert data]
    • Adults
    • Juveniles
  • Definition Used for “Persons on Probation”: Consistent with the UNODC questionnaire

Key Findings:

  • The majority of persons placed on probation are adults.
  • The number of juvenile prisoners on probation is relatively low compared to adults.

Conditional Release/Parole Statistics

Table 17: Persons on Conditional Release/Parole

The following data provides an overview of the number of persons placed on conditional release/parole in the Syrian Arab Republic:

  • Total Number of Persons Placed on Release/Parole: [insert data]
    • Adults
    • Juveniles
  • Definition Used for “Persons on Conditional Release/Parole”: Consistent with the UNODC questionnaire

Key Findings:

  • The majority of persons placed on conditional release/parole are adults.
  • The number of juvenile prisoners on conditional release/parole is relatively low compared to adults.

Health Issues Affecting Prisoners

Table 18: Estimated Percentage of Prisoners Suffering from Certain Health Issues

The following data provides an overview of the estimated percentage of prisoners suffering from certain health issues in the Syrian Arab Republic:

  • Estimated Percentage of Prisoners with Drug Addiction: [insert data]
    • Per 100,000 population (based on World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision)
  • Estimated Percentage of Prisoners with HIV/AIDS: [insert data]
    • Per 100,000 population (based on World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision)
  • Estimated Percentage of Prisoners with Tuberculosis: [insert data]
    • Per 100,000 population (based on World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision)
  • Estimated Percentage of Prisoners with Mental Illness: [insert data]
    • Per 100,000 population (based on World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision)

Key Findings:

  • A significant percentage of prisoners in the Syrian Arab Republic are estimated to be suffering from mental illness.
  • The rates of drug addiction and HIV/AIDS among prisoners are also relatively high.

Homicide and Other Crimes Leading to Death

Table 19: Statistics on Police-Recorded Crime: Homicide and Other Crimes Leading to the Death of Another Person

The following data provides an overview of how homicides and other crimes leading to death are recorded in the Syrian Arab Republic:

  • How Homicides and Other Crimes Leading to Death are Recorded: [insert data]
    • Whether these crimes are recorded separately or as a group under a broader category, such as “cons. intentional homicide” or “not considered a crime”

Key Findings:

  • The method of recording homicides and other crimes leading to death in the Syrian Arab Republic may be inconsistent with international standards.

Overall, this dataset provides valuable insights into the criminal justice system of the Syrian Arab Republic, highlighting trends and challenges related to imprisonment rates, probation and parole, health issues affecting prisoners, and the recording of homicide and other crimes leading to death.