THE PROCEEDINGS ARE DIVIDED INTO FOUR SECTIONS. THE FIRST EXAMINES THE EVOLUTION OF METHODS AND MEANS EMPLOYED IN PENAL LAW; IT IS SHOWN THAT THE TREND IS MOVING AWAY FROM REPRESSION AND RETRIBUTION TOWARD RESOCIALIZATION AND REEDUCATION. THREE REQUISITES FOR PENAL LAW ARE STATED: IT MUST ACHIEVE ITS GOAL WITH A MINIMUM OF REPRESSION AND WITH GREATER EFFICIENCY AND REEDUCATION ACTION; IT MUST ASSURE THE DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS; AND IT MUST DEAL WITH THE LEGALITY OF A PROBLEM BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ALL OF ITS CONSEQUENCES--PROCEDURAL AND JUDICIAL. THE SECOND SECTION IS DIVIDED INTO (1) THE NATURE AND TENDENCY OF DRUG ABUSE, LEGISLATION TO FIGHT DRUG ABUSE, AND THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW; AND (2) DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, THE TREATMENT AND RESOCIALIZATION OF DRUG USERS, AND INTERNATIONAL CONTROL OF NARCOTICS. IN THE THIRD SECTION, THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL ACTS IS DISCUSSED. THE MAJORITY OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE CONGRESS AGREED THAT SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION WAS NECESSARY, WHETHER THROUGH A COMPENSATION BOARD, A SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, OR OTHER EXISTING INSTITUTIONS. THE FOURTH SECTION INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL SEIZURE OF AIRCRAFTS; SOME OF THESE ARE THAT ALL STATES WHICH HAVE NOT YET RATIFIED THE HAGUE AND MONTREAL CONVENTIONS SHOULD DO SO, AND THAT DIFFERENT METHODS AND MEANS OF COLLABORATION BE USED AMONG THESE STATES, INCLUDING EXTRADITION AND AN INTERNATIONAL PENAL COURT. A LIST OF THE PARTICIPANTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EACH ISSUE ARE INCLUDED. --IN FRENCH. (INL)