Topic: 2025-Combating Transnational Organized Crime
Country: Denmark
Delegate Name: Riya Patel
The topics before the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) are Preserving Free and Fair Elections and Combating Transnational Organized Crime. The Kingdom of Denmark is willing to admit that transnational organized crime had caused devastating effects on the economy of multiple member states, human security, and global security. Denmark believes that addressing this situation requires a unified approach and an urgent adaptive response.
Denmark has strong institutional frameworks, full transparency, and a rule of law which is used to counteract organized crime. Additionally, the Danish National Police and the State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crime have been in charge of dealing with money laundering, cybercrime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. To ensure the cybersecurity of the nation, Denmark has strengthened cybersecurity infrastructure and protocol to detect money laundering, fraud, and identity theft to prevent transnational criminal organizations from committing these acts. Denmark is also willing to work with Europol, INTERPOL, and law enforcement agencies to enhance intelligence sharing and coordinate operations against organized crime gangs. Denmark has also passed a national action plan against human trafficking that ensures victim protection, prosecution of traffickers, and public awareness campaigns to prevent exploitation from happening in the first page.
While Denmark has been giving a strong effort, many significant challenges persist in combating transnational crime. Varying legal definitions and prosecution mechanisms across the United Nations can slow efficient law enforcement. Additionally, many transnational crime agencies have been using cryptocurrencies and offshore banking accounts to limit the ability of authorities to track illegal financial flows of money. The Kingdom of Denmark feels strongly that due to gaps in cybersecurity legislation many criminal networks can exploit said gaps across different nations. Similarly, many regions and nations may lack the financial and technological resources needed to prevent or reduce transnational crime effectively. In fact, infiltration of organized crime into government structures is very apparent in some member states and this weakens enforcement efforts and public trust.
To combat said issues, Denmark advocates for a multilateral, technology-driven, and direct enforcement-oriented approach to disrupt transnational organized crime activities. In order to do so, the Kingdom suggests the UNODC facilitate agreements within member states to standardize criminal definitions and legal penalties globally. It is necessary to increase transparency in financial transactions and start counteracting digital threats posed by criminals. It is also vital to increase funding for technical training, tools, and reform in countries where resources may be limited.
Denmark is a committed partner in the fight against transnational crime and is willing to work with the UNODC and all member states to prioritize legal harmonization to safeguard global stability. It is important to recognize that no single nation can combat these violent threats alone. Addressing these key points will be crucial help in the future against international crime prevention and fostering global relationships.
