The establishment of the Centre for Criminology is an indication of the University’s commitment to the development of Criminology. The Centre provides a home for co-ordinated and indigenous studies of crime and criminal justice in Hong Kong. It also provides a platform for both academics and practitioners in the criminal justice system to share their knowledge and to assist in the development of effective strategies to deal with increasingly sophisticated crime in Hong Kong and the region.

The work of the Centre is overseen by an Advisory Board that consists of senior members of the Faculties of Law, Medicine and Social Sciences and Government Departments involved in the criminal justice system.

The Centre has appointed a number of Fellows of the Centre who are committed to support its aims. The Fellowships generate participation from a variety of disciplines and ensures diversity of interests.

The Centre has established a network of international advisers from well established Centres and Institutes throughout the world so that it can benefit from their participation in the affairs of the Centre and contribute to the development of criminology at the local, regional and international level.

Aims and Objectives
The mission of the Centre is to promote the development of criminological research, education and criminal justice policy to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, crime prevention and the treatment of offenders.

(a)	To develop the capability of the Centre to undertake research.
(b)	To undertake research into crime, offenders and victims.
(c)	To consolidate and publish data on research undertaken by the Centre and statistics on crime and justice.
(d)	To establish and develop links with international, national and local kindred organisations.
(e)	To organise conferences and seminars, to provide a forum for scholars and practitioners to consider issues related to crime and justice.
(f)	To run specialist courses for practitioners.
(g)	To promote undergraduate, postgraduate and other courses in criminology, criminal justice and related matters.