Call for Presentations
We are pleased to invite proposals for the symposium “Understanding Organised Crime:
Japan in Comparative Perspective”, to be held on 25th October 2024 at the University ofTōkyō. We are seeking presentations that cover a broad spectrum of topics within
criminology, law, and sociology.
The symposium will be followed by a special issue on the same topic, which will bring
together a selection of the papers discussed at the symposium. Presenters who are willing tosubmit a paper to the special issue are invited to mention it explicitly in the symposiumproposals.
Symposium Themes:
The symposium will feature three panels: organised crime and society, illegal markets, andresponses to organised crime. In each panel, papers can focused Japan and/or one or morecountries. Presenters are not required to provide a comparative analysis in their individualpresentations, as the comparative angle can also be achieved by pairing the presentations
from Japan and other countries for each topic.
We welcome proposals that explore the following themes:•••

Organised Crime and Society: Papers in this panel can include but are not limited to:the changing relationship between organised crime and society, including the loss oflegitimacy of mafia-like organizations, changing public perceptions of organised
crime, media and organised crime,
Illegal markets: Papers in this panel will look at the operations of organised criminalgroups within various illegal markets. A non-exhaustive list of topics include:
operational strategies, market dynamics, economic and social impacts
Responses to Organised Crime: Papers in this session will examine various strategies
and policies implemented to combat organised crime, including but not limited to:criminal law measures and criminal policies to fight organised crime, administrativeand civil law interventions, innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches.

Proposal Submission Guidelines:
Each proposal should include the following information:
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Name: Names, affiliations, and contact details
Title: A clear and concise title of the presentation.
Panel: please indicate the panel you wish to present in.
Abstract: 300 words abstract.

Submission Process:Please submit your symposium proposal by emailing your proposal atmartina.baradel@sociology.ox.ac.uk by 15th September 2024. Proposals will be reviewed by
the Organising Committee, and notifications of acceptance will be sent by 20th September2024.

Additional workshop: “Integrating Perspectives: Advanced Workshop on Qualitative andQuantitative Research Methodologies”
Participants are cordially invited to participate in an additional workshop focused on researchmethodologies for the study of organised crime, scheduled to take place at the University ofNagoya on 23rd October 2024. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for attendees toengage in an informal setting, to discuss innovative approaches within the field of organised
crime research. Participation should be notified to Martina Baradel atmartina.baradel@sociology.ox.ac.uk
Important Dates:••••Proposal Submission Deadline: 15th September
Notification of Acceptance: 20th September
Additional workshop on Methodology: 23rd October, University of Nagoya
Conference Date: 25th October, University of Tōkyō

For any questions or further information, please contact Martina Baradel atmartina.baradel@sociology.ox.ac.uk
We look forward to receiving your proposals and to an exciting and enriching conference.