Înapoi Training of Trainers for Prosecutors in Tbilisi, Georgia

Training of Trainers for Prosecutors in Tbilisi, Georgia

The Council of Europe and the European Union organized training of trainers (ToT) for prosecutors on application of pre-trail measures on 6-7 February 2020. Participants explored the application of pre-trial measures under article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Special attention was devoted to coercive measures and alternatives to detention, also in relation to women offenders, search, seizure, property arrest, covert investigative measures. The topics proposed, practical exercises, and case-studies used to present the ECtHR’s case-law in a dynamic way, in line with the principles of adult education. As a result of the training 10 trainer prosecutors holding managerial positions advanced knowledge on the notion of good faith and due diligence of the authorities when implementing measures affecting the liberty of the individual, gender-sensitive application of coercive measures to female offenders and suspects and national legislation related to deprivation of liberty vis-à-vis article 5 ECHR. During the implementation of the project trainer prosecutors will train their peers on application of the pre-trial measures in line with ECHR standards.

The activity was organised within the EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance Project "Supporting Criminal Justice Reforms - Tackling Criminal Aspects of Judicial Reform".

 

Testimony : Nana Gugutishvili, Deputy Prosecutor

I participated in the training of trainers on the standards of use of preventive measures, within the framework of which the invited experts apart from covering theoretical aspects, shared with the participants their practical experience as well. The training was interactive, giving the trainees the best opportunity to get engaged in the training process.

The knowledge gained from the training is important to me as a prosecutor in the course of implementation of my daily prosecutorial duties, as well as a trainer, as it is conducive to sharing my knowledge and experience with my colleagues in the course of cascade trainings, planned to be conducted for prosecutors on given topic. The training was conducted within the framework of joint project of the Council of Europe and the European Union. "

Tbilisi, Georgia 6-7 February 2020
  • Diminuer la taille du texte
  • Augmenter la taille du texte
  • Imprimer la page
Strasbourg, France Strasbourg, 1-2 July 2024
  • Diminuer la taille du texte
  • Augmenter la taille du texte
  • Imprimer la page
  • Imprimer en PDF
Addressing hate speech and hate crime: regional gathering of the network of Equality Bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership Region

A two-day workshop on addressing hate speech and hate crime took place at the premises of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, involving Equality bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions.  The event supported by the EU and Council of Europe, gathered 50 representatives from both regions who discussed and exchanged on the best practices, measures and common challenges when addressing hate speech and hate crime. Through monitoring and reporting, policy advocacy, raising awareness and supporting victims equality bodies play a fundamental role in protecting human rights and ensuring that all individuals are treated equally.

In her opening remarks, Angela Longo, Head of Anti-discrimination Co-operation Unit, Council of Europe, underlined the significant progress in engaging with Equality Bodies through this network, regularly exchanging best practices and addressing the challenges of hatred and intolerance in societies. She highlighted that this new chapter of discussion delves into the grey area between hate speech and hate crime, addressing issues of incitement and biases,

Representatives from Equality Bodies had the opportunity to discuss and enhance their knowledge on the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers Recommendation to member States on combating hate crime, adopted on 7th May 2024, as well as gain a clearer understanding of EU standards in the field of hate crime. Moreover, participants engaged in exchanges with peers from the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE), who shared insights on addressing hate speech in the public discourse. The National Office Against Racial Discrimination (UNAR) in Italy provided practical examples for developing counter-narratives and raising awareness initiatives.

They also explored opportunities to advocate for legislative reform, foster multisectoral co-operation, enhance data collection, and overall improve national mechanisms to counter hate crimes.

This seminar was organised within the action “Promoting equality and combating racism and intolerance in the Western Balkans” and the project “Promoting equality and non-discrimination: towards more resilient and inclusive societies” – co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe  under the joint Programmes “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” and “Partnership for Good Governance”.

Follow us on social media