PRACTICAL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN VIOLENCE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE ON CRIME PROBLEMS

07/10/2014
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE ON CRIME PROBLEMS
(CDPC)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN VIOLENCE
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
23-24 October 2014
Lisbon, Portugal
DATE AND PLACE
The International Conference on Urban Violence will take place in the New Building of the
Policia Judiciária, starting at 9h00 on Thursday 23 October, and closing at 12h30 on Friday 24
October 2014.
Address :
Novo Edifício da Polícia Judiciária
Rua Gomes Freire, 174
1169-007, Lisbon
Portugal
WORKING LANGUAGES
The working languages of the Conference will be English, French and Portugese with
simultaneous interpretation.
INSCRIPTION
Each participant in the Conference has to register using the online registration form:
www.coe.int/Lisbon2014.
DOCUMENTS
All the important documents for the Conference will be available on the Conference website,
which will be regularly updated: www.coe.int/Lisbon2014.
ACCOMODATION
The Conference Hotel:
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Sana Lisboa Hotel ****
Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 8
1069-310 Lisbon Portugal
Tel.: + 351 210 064 300
A) PARTICIPANTS COVERED BY THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
The participants whose costs are covered by the Council of Europe will benefit from
accommodation at the Sana Lisboa Hotel for two nights (from the 22 to 23 October). In the
case where the return journey cannot be taken until the 24 October, the Council of Europe will
cover an extra night at the hotel. However the daily allowances will be reduced in conformity
with the Rules for reimbursement of the Council of Europe. Please note that the extra hotel
costs (for example telephone calls, dry cleaning, mini bar etc.) will be borne by the occupant of
the room.
The accommodation compromises of a double bedroom for individual use with breakfast
included. The participants who wish to have a double bedroom for two people should indicate
this in the online registration form.
b) PARTICIPANTS NOT COVERED BY THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
The accommodation for participants who are not covered by the Council of Europe should be
guaranteed, on request to the Sana Lisboa Hotel (subject to their availability).
The hotel is a 12 minute walk from the New Building of the Policia Judiciára.
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TRAVEL TO/FROM Portugal
The travel costs of the participants covered by the Council of Europe will be supported by the
Council of Europe in conformity with the rules of the Council of Europe. The Secretariat of the
Council of Europe will organise prepaid electronic tickets.
The participants who prefer to organise their travel themselves are asked to do it in the most
economical manner possible. Please take note that travel costs will only be reimbursed by a
bank transfer after the Conference on presentation of documentary proof of the total sum paid:
If an invoice is supplied, it has to be the original document delivered by the travel agency or
Airline Company.
In the case of the purchase of an electronic ticket, a confirmation of the online reservation
which gives the total cost of the ticket has to be supplied, as well as proof of payment (invoice,
credit card receipt, monthly bank statement or from the internet).
The proof of spending and the relevant travel ticket (plane, train, etc.) has to be attached to the
completed request for a reimbursement.
If the journey is made by car, the travel costs will be reimbursed under article 6 of the Rules of
reimbursement.
TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
Lisbon airport is situated 7km from the town centre. Transfer from the airport will not be
organised by the organisers.
The hotel and the place of the Conference can be reached by train, bus or taxi. All the
necessary services for transfer from the airport are situated at the exit of the airport. Maps are
available on the Airport website (only in English, French and Portuguese).
a)
Train
At the exit of the airport, follow the railway symbol and take the Red line in the direction of São
Sebastião, and get out at the Vermelha stop to change onto the Yellow line in the direction of
Rato. Then get off at the stop Marquês de Pombal.
Trains are in circulation from 06h30 until 01h00. The estimated journey time towards the historic
centre : 4 minutes. A one-way ticket costs 1,40€. The Marquês de Pombal station is close to the
hotel (a seven minute walk).
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b)
Bus
There are a number of buses which go from the airport and which serve the hotel.
You can take bus n°783 towards Amoreiras and get off at Marquês de Pombal, and also bus
n°744 in the direction of Marquês de Pombal and get off at the same stop.
On-board, a ticket without any changes costs 1,80 €. The buses circulate from 05h30 until
around 1h. The timetables are shown at each stop (paragem). But pay attention, the bus circuit
is not stated on the inside of the bus.
It is also possible to take the Aerobus 1. This is a line which leaves from the airport and stops
immediately in front of the hotel. This service leaves every 20 minutes from 07h00 until 23h00
and costs 3€50. You can buy tickets at the airport.
c)
Taxi
Taxis are found outside of the airport. It costs between 12 and 20€ to get to the hotel by this
means of travel.
VISAS
The participants are warmly invited to verify (in English and Portuguese) if they need a visa for
Portugal. The participants who do need a visa have to ask for a support letter for their visa from
the Secretariat of the Council of Europe by filling out this form. Please note that you will still
need to follow the procedure indicated by your Consulate.
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MEALS
One meal will be covered by the Council of Europe in the Canteen of the Policia Judiciára for
the international participants. Please note your dietary requirements in your registration form.
Please also note that in consequence your daily allowance will be reduced.
INSURANCE
Certain specific travel risks are covered by an insurance policy CHARIS (number 2.004.761),
which offers cover to people until their 76th birthday. The telephone help line CHARTIS 24 hour
assistance can be called if needed: (32) 3 253 69 16.
It is not necessary to take out an additional insurance policy and such a policy will not be
reimbursed by the Council of Europe.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
There are a number of currency exchanges in the departure hall and in arrivals. The airport also
has a number of automated tele machines (ATMs).
WEATHER
The average temperature in Lisbon is 20°C.
The weather forecast: http://www.accuweather.com
CONTACTS
For further information relating to the International Conference on Urban Violence, please
contact:
Mr. Oscar ALARCÓN JIMÉNEZ
Secretary of the Conference
Co-Secretary of the European Committee on Crime Problems
Action against Crime Department
Directorate General of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Council of Europe
Tel.: +33 (0)3 90 21 46 74
Email : oscar.alarcon@coe.int
Miss Hasmik ARSHAKYAN
Assistant
Criminal Law Division
Action against Crime Department
Council of Europe
Tel.: +33 (0)3 90 21 20 73
Email : hasmik.arshakyan@coe.int
Miss Giorgia SPADA
Assistant
Criminal Law Division
Action against Crime Department
Council of Europe
Tel. : +33 (0)3 90 21 45 39
Email : giorgia.spada@coe.int
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