Prosecutors in Rangpur Trained on Prosecution of TIP Crimes.

 

Prosecutors in Rangpur Trained on Prosecution of TIP Crimes.

Prosecutors Training on Trafficking in Persons and Protection of Victims’ Rights held in Rangpur with aim to strengthen the role played by prosecutors in ending impunity for traffickers and securing justice for victims.

It is designed to raise awareness of the crime of trafficking among non-specialist prosecutors to strengthen their capacity to recognize and understand basic legal concepts, trial issues and practical concerns that arise in TIP cases.

The Training was held at RDRS Class room, Rangpur on 20^th & 21^st May. A total number of 25 participants from Public Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor, Special Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Prosecutors from different 8 districts under the Rangpur division attended the training.

The training sessions’ were interactive with vigorous discussions, questions and answers, group study and work, group presentations as well as group demonstrations which increased their level of knowledge on human trafficking laws and prosecution technicalities.

The training was facilitated by Ms. Irinel Cocos, Chief of Party BC/TIP, Ms. Dipta Rakshit, Technical team Leader and Mr. Shahanur Islam, Prosecution Manager, BC/TIP.

Police Officer in Chittagong Trained on TIP cases

 

Police Officer in Chittagong Trained on TIP cases

With an aim to provide front line law enforcement officials with the necessary knowledge, attitude and skills to enable them to provide an effective first response to human trafficking cases, BC/TIP organized a three day Trafficking in Persons Training Course for First Responders' Police Officers on 14^th to 16^th March 2016. The training was held at the In-service Training Centre, CMP, Chittagong.

A total number of 26 participants from Sub-Inspector and Inspector level from different departments of police from 11 districts: Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Chandpur, Noakhali, Brahman Baria, Comilla, Feni, Laxmipur, Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban under Chittagong division participated the training.

The training helps the first responder police officers to better understand human trafficking laws and investigation techniques. It also increases the awareness of the trafficking issues, roles and responsibilities of police investigators and promotes effective collaboration with prosecutors. 

The training was facilitated by Ms. Irinel Cocos, Chief of Party BC/TIP, Ms. Dipta Rakshit, Technical team Leader and Mr. Shahanur Islam, Prosecution Manager, BC/TIP.