In accordance with the annex to General Assembly resolution 46/152 of 18 December 1991, the Commission has been entrusted with the functions of preparatory body for United Nations congresses on the prevention of crime and criminal justice.
根据大会1991年12月18日第46/152号决议附件，该委员会被赋予联合国关于预防犯罪和刑事司法问题的各次大会筹备机构的职能。