With reference to the review of the functioning and programme of work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, the Committee unanimously adopted a report entitled "The need for the creation of an effective international crime and justice programme", based on the work of a subcommittee appointed by the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, pursuant to its resolution 10/1, to provide an overview of the magnitude of the problem of crime, to assess the most efficient means of stimulating practical international action and to make recommendations in that regard. The Committee decided to recommend that the Eighth Congress consider the report (E/1990/31/Add.1) and approve a draft resolution for adoption by the General Assembly. By that draft resolution, the Assembly would request the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee, to arrange for an expert working group to be established, which, depending on the availability of extrabudgetary funds, would further elaborate the proposed international crime and justice programme referred to in the above-mentioned report of the Committee, as well as the mechanisms required for implementing the proposed programme; the Assembly would invite Member States to convene a summit or ministerial meeting to consider the proposed programme and any convention or other international instrument required to develop its content and structure; the Assembly would request the Secretary-General to take immediate action, pending the convening of such a meeting, to consider the conversion of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch of the Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs into a new, major unit of the Secretariat with an appropriate programme. As the preparatory body of the Eighth Congress, the Committee recommended that the Council transmit to the Congress draft resolutions on (a) international co-operation for crime prevention and criminal justice in the context of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and efforts to prevent crime and promote criminal justice, with a focus on the United Nations' role in this area. The language used suggests a focus on policy and governance, rather than a specific sector or industry.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade