Criminal Justice and Rule of Law
Accountable and accessible criminal justice systems
that uphold human rights and the rule of law better address the drivers of violent extremism.
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Where criminal justice systems are weak or inaccessible, violent extremism can thrive. We have trained thousands of police officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and corrections officials to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to handle terrorism cases in a manner consistent with human rights and the rule of law.
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Brussels, BelgiumEuropean Union Meeting on the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law
As part of the its ongoing support for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ), the Global Center took part in a one-day discussion forum focusing on developing a needs-based curricula for the IIJ, hosted by the European Union. The meeting, organized by CIVI.POL Conseil, brought...
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Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCountering Terrorism and Violent Extremism through Community Policing
Community policing has been identified as a valuable tool for countering violent extremism as it offers opportunities for law enforcement officials to engage with communities and more deeply understand the various drivers that can lead to violence and extremism. To further explore the role of community policing in countering terrorism...
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Supporting Curriculum Development for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law
This report consists of three guidance papers developed to support the curriculum design process of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law, an initiative sponsored by the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF). The report aims to provide guidance to the institute on a range of issues, including: engaging...
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Islamabad, PakistanSeventh Regional Workshop for Judges, Prosecutors and Police Officers in South Asia on Effectively Countering Terrorism
This workshop for judges, prosecutors, and police officers in South Asia was the seventh in a UN-led process designed to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation and capacity in the region. The workshop focused on issues related to domestic and international cooperation in terrorism cases, and enhancing the capacity of the judiciary to...
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Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopian Ministry of Justice AML/CFT Training for Criminal Justice Officials in Addis Ababa
Forty Ethiopian officials attended a training workshop on criminal justice issues in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) cases, organized by the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) at the Wabi Shebele Hotel in Addis Ababa. This was the first in a series of trainings being held by...
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Geneva, SwitzerlandSecond Expert Meeting on Supporting Curriculum Development for the International Institute of Justice and the Rule of Law
CGCC, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague, and the Institute for Security Studies, organized the second experts meeting to support the curriculum design process of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (the Institute), an initiative sponsored by member states of the Global Counterterrorism Forum....
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Bangkok, ThailandThe Role of Community Policing in Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
CGCC and the United Nations Counterterrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), with support from the Government of New Zealand, co-hosted a meeting in Bangkok to explore the role of community policing in countering terrorism and violent extremism. The meeting provided a platform for law enforcement officials and community policing experts...
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Kampala, UgandaFirst Regional Workshop for Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecutors in East Africa on Effectively Countering Terrorism and Bringing Terrorists to Justice
The UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and the Government of Uganda, in cooperation with CGCC, launched the first in a series of subregional workshops with East African police and prosecutors on effectively countering terrorism and bringing terrorists to justice. The workshop was hosted by the government of Uganda and...
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New York, NYEffective Counterterrorism Policing
CGCC and the New York University (NYU) School of Law co-hosted a conference to share and discuss the findings of a study on counterterrorism policing conducted by Stephen Schulhofer, Tom Tyler, and Aziz Huq. Participants included representatives from Belgium, Israel, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United Nations, and the New...
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