UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime

Overview
The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted by U.N. General Assembly resolution 55/25 of 15 November 2000, is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime. It opened for signature by Member States on 12-15 December 2000 and entered into force on 29 September 2003.

The Convention commits states to introduce a range of measures, including the creation of domestic criminal offenses to counter the problem; the adoption of new frameworks for mutual legal assistance; extradition; law enforcement cooperation; technical assistance and training.