International Conference on Criminal Law Reforms and Policy Development - (ICCLRPD-27)


22nd - 23rd February, 2027 | Durban, South Africa

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

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Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 22–23 February 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

22 FEB 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    1
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovations in Criminal Law Reform
    Track 02
    Legislative Changes and Their Impact on Justice Systems
    Track 03
    Penal Reform: Challenges and Opportunities
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    3 5
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being ·SDG 5 · Gender Equality

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Crime Prevention Policies: Strategies and Outcomes
    Track 05
    Regulatory Frameworks in Criminal Justice
    Track 06
    Legal Guidelines and Sentencing Reform
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

23 FEB 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    9 10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Judicial Policy Governance in Criminal Law
    Track 08
    Law Amendments and Social Justice
    Track 09
    Legal Innovation in Crime Control
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    11 16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Reform Strategies for Public Safety Law
    Track 11
    Evaluating the Future of Criminal Law Policies
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 3 Good Health and Well-being 5 Gender Equality 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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