Algiers-Hosted Council Approves Anti-Crime Cooperation, Child Law
The 42nd session of the Arab Justice Ministers Council, hosted by Algeria, adopted an Algerian proposal for a model Arab law to protect children from recruitment in armed conflicts. The meeting also approved measures to enhance Arab cooperation against terrorism, money laundering, and cybercrime.
Algeria hosted the 42nd session of the Arab Justice Ministers Council, culminating in the adoption of an Algerian proposal for a model Arab law designed to protect children from recruitment in armed conflicts. During the two-day session, which took place on November 10 and 11, Algeria assumed the presidency from Sudan, guiding discussions that focused on enhancing joint Arab efforts in legal and judicial fields. Participants lauded the positive outcomes of the Algiers session, recognizing their contribution to ongoing Arab cooperation.
The council further approved significant decisions aimed at strengthening Arab cooperation across various critical security domains. These included intensifying efforts against terrorism, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism, as well as combating cybercrime and organized crime. Algeria also advanced a proposal for the establishment of an Arab network specifically dedicated to countering synthetic drugs, an initiative that aligns with the nation's own legislative framework enacted in 2025 concerning narcotics.
Discussions during the session additionally addressed the activation of Arab agreements concerning anti-corruption measures and the status of refugees in Arab countries. The council consented to further study and activation of the Arab Personal Data Protection Convention and adopted a special program for the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research. Ministers and delegates expressed gratitude to Algeria and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for hosting the important gathering and facilitating its successful conclusions, which were marked by high-level participation from 12 justice ministers.
