Upneet Lalli

04/02/2024

04/02/2024

Meaningful collaboration with UNODC for a training program for Law enforcers that was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Health Minister of Punjab , Dr Balbir Singh.An emphasis on inter sectoral approach and working in harm reduction by various experts from WHO, UNODC ,NACO and Alliance India.Fruitful discussions during a training programme on Drugs and HIV with law enforcers. Hopefully, some more meaningful interventions will take place and we are able to deal with this critical public health problem.

13/07/2023

Participated in an important podcast on Dealtg penalty and Restorative Justice . RJI global advisory members from different countries discussed their perspectives. not every victim of crime wants death penalty for the offenders. We need to hear their voices and needs. It was emotional and powerful listening to all speakers.

RJI Podcast recorded on June 8, 2023 Today’s podcast is a national and global forum on the death penalty and restorative justice moderated by RJI

01/08/2021

04/05/2021

Technology is having great impact on our lives. It was exciting being a part of the -Technology in Corrections2021 :Disruptive Corrections Conference.

01/03/2021

Educational interventions inside prisons equip the inmates for leading a crime-free life after incarceration. The responsibility of reintegration of prisoners into society lies on both sides of the prison walls. Sharing an article of mine published in The Tribune today.

Merely locking up offenders to punish them is a futile exercise. Prisons can be criminogenic. The failure to educate prisoners comes with economic and social costs. Engaging the youth is important for crime prevention and promotion of the rule of law. Educational interventions inside prisons equip t...

08/01/2021

Democracy and freedom can be fragile and people need to elect their leaders carefully.What happened in the USA,Capitol was an assault on democracy.Mobsters instigated ,and unwilling to accept the election verdict and the toxicity of social media revealed its ugly face:riots,violence,anarchy in a country that used to take pride in its democracy.While people have a right to dissent,right to protest,they need to do it peacefully.Look at our Indian farmers protesting peacefully since more than a month,in the harsh winter of North India.They have shown how compassion ,sharing and service to others can spread warmth all around.My salute to them,and I pray and hope that they are able to secure their life and livelihood.
Hopefully out of chaos will emerge a better order.Accountability needs to be fixed,and Rule of law established.Today many Nations need healing and justice.Praying for my friends in America and hope the nation secures peace within ,which is needed more than greatness.It is time we build a better world order with transformation of economies and society focusing on inclusive growth,justice,harmony and sustainable environment.

09/07/2020

We are living in extraordinary times and justice systems round the world are having to adapt and change.The Indian criminal justice system is in need of urgent reform and repair.Looking forward to sharing my views on Restorative Justice and how we can initiate its practices in India.It would be great Learning from the experts as well in this RJ world Conference 2020 .

India / Adult justice and prisons / Sexual offences / Legal and judicial Bio: A Doctorate in Psychology and a qualified lawyer and human rights advocate. Presently Deputy Director at Institute of C…

17/04/2020

The closed world of prisons faces another challenge in COVID times. Sharing My article on this aspect .https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/easing-overcrowded-prisons-in-covid-times-67178.