Training on Examination Strategies during Terrorism Trials for KP Prosecutors - Research Society of International Law

The Research Society of International Law (RSIL), Pakistan in collaboration with UNODC Pakistan developed a training module on Examination Strategies during Terrorism Trials. This module served as the foundation for training 30 members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prosecution Department on utilizing key witness examination strategies during terrorism trials. The training was designed to incorporate this module into an easy to understand learning format with the help of professionals in the field, who are familiar with the concepts and their practical application. The training included lectures, plenary discussions, syndicate sessions, activities and mock trial sessions. The 4-day intensive training was conducted in Serena Hotel, Islamabad from the 26^th to 29^th of November 2018. This training covered substantive legal provisions contained in the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, key principles in relation to counter-terrorist financing, strategies for examination-in-chief and cross examination, their corresponding legal framework and the rights of the accused. The final day of the training was designed to conduct three mock trials for the participants. This day was a culmination of all the participants had learned throughout the training. The mock trial sessions were concluded with an evaluation and post-assessment by the judges’ panel. Once the mock trials were concluded, the judges announced the winning teams of each mock trial session and the winners were presented with shields to appreciate their efforts. Mr. Soofi shared his closing remarks to the participants and Mr. Zulfiqar Bhatti from NACTA, also gave his valuable feedback and remarks to the participants. The training concluded with the certificate distribution ceremony which was followed by lunch.

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