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The Palermo Protocol, also known as the Palermo Convention, is an international treaty aimed at combating organized crime, particularly transnational organized crime. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 25, 2000, and entered into force on July 23, 2004. The protocol is named after the Italian city of Palermo, where it was negotiated.

The Palermo Protocol establishes a framework for international cooperation in the fight against organized crime. It defines organized crime as a structured group of three or more persons, existing for a period of time and acting in concert with the aim of committing one or more serious crimes or offenses, in order to obtain, directly or indirectly, a financial or economic benefit. The protocol also includes provisions for the extradition of persons accused of organized crime and for the mutual assistance in criminal matters.

The protocol has been ratified by 106 states, including many of the world's major economies. It has been criticized for being too vague and for not providing sufficient legal standards for the prosecution of organized crime. However, it has also been praised for its efforts to promote international cooperation in the fight against organized crime.

The Palermo Protocol is an important step in the global effort to combat organized crime. It provides a framework for international cooperation and sets out the basic principles that should guide the fight against this serious and growing threat to international security.