Investigations Initiative

The Investigations Initiative is building the capacity of investigators and law enforcement practitioners to gather and develop intelligence and evidence in both the physical and digital/cyber domains against current and potential terrorist threats. The Initiative supports implementation and operationalisation of the GCTF’s Recommendations for Using and Protecting Intelligence Information In Rule of Law-Based, Criminal Justice Sector-Led Investigations and Prosecutions, and other good practices and frameworks.

Intelligence-led investigations ensure focused and proportionate responses to terrorist threats and encourage the appropriate sharing of relevant information. As terrorist strategies, capabilities and tactics evolve, it is vital that law enforcement’s strategies, capabilities and tactics in gathering and developing intelligence produce best evidence and present such evidence to deliver fair and successful prosecutions and convictions.

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With support from the

Government of the United Kingdom
Government of Australia
Government of Spain
SPOTLIGHT

Inteligence-Led, Evidence-Driven Counter-Terrorism Investigations

The IIJ’s partnership with Cameroon under the IIJ Investigations Initiative has delivered significant and sustainable impact. Operationally, Cameroon has established a multi-agency Joint Investigation Unit and the Head of the Gendarmerie Training Academy reported that the lessons learned during the IIJ workshops have been introduced into the training curriculum for all new officers.

Moreover, each agency group involved in the IIJ project have outlined their next steps for improving their approach to intelligence-led, evidence-driven counter-terrorism investigations in accordance with internationally-recognised good practices and recommendations. This ensures not only continued momentum and attention on this crucial area, but supports the sustainability of the training. Inspiring!

Investigations In Action

IIJ Investigations Initiative: Tunisian National Workshop on Investigating and Prosecuting Terrorism Cases

In June 2019, with financial support from the Government of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the IIJ implemented a National Workshop on Investigating and Prosecuting Terrorism Cases within a Rule of Law Framework in Tunis. In collaboration...
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IIJ Investigations Initiative: Malta Police Counter-Terrorism Unit Training

In March 2019, the IIJ convened, with support from the Government of the United Kingdom, a three-day capacity-building workshop for counter-terrorism officials in Malta. This bespoke training programme focused on multi-agency, intelligence-led and evidence-driven counter terrorism investigations, and included a...
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Team

John Hughes

Senior Investigations Adviser

Practitioner Tools & Resources

Recommendations for Using and Protecting Intelligence Information In Rule of Law-Based, Criminal Justice Sector-Led Investigations and Prosecutions

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Rabat Memorandum on Good Practices for Effective Counterterrorism Practice in the Criminal Justice Sector

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Abuja Recommendations on the Collection, Use and Sharing of Evidence for Purposes of Criminal Prosecution of Terrorist Suspects

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UN Security Council Resolution 2322

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