EU-funded project seeks to improve Lebanese criminal system

The feature says the simulation platform is implemented as part of the project “Improving the criminal investigation at all stages of the criminal procedure in Lebanon" which is aimed at all actors intervening at different stages of the criminal procedure, but targets the Interior Security Forces primarily. "The objective was to improve the technical level of the police for a better enforcement of existing laws in tackling the terrorist threat and combating organised crime" says Salah Gebran, project coordinator.  

 

According to the article, the project has made it easier to carry out DNA tests and ensure witness protection, with a considerable impact on strengthening the respect of human rights, civil liberties and investigation techniques. "This whole project is improving investigation techniques so that the outcome of the investigation is based on evidence, not on confessions that may be questionable” notes Jussi Närvi, head of cooperation at the EU delegation in Lebanon. 

 

Eurojar is one of 13 projects funded across the ENPI under EuropeAid’s €19 million Regional Information and Communication Programme, which seeks to increase awareness and understanding among the citizens of the area, about the EU, its policies and relations with their countries. The Eurojar budget amounts to €1.5 million and the project will last for one year. As well as l’Orient Le Jour, it publishes articles highlighting EU cooperation in Al-Hayat and Le Commerce du Levant, and broadcasts weekly reportages on LBCI and LBCSat.

Eurojar article in L’Orient Le Jour: Renforcer les capacités du Liban dans le domaine de l’enquête criminelle (FR only)

 

Eurojar website

 

Eurojar dossier in L’Orient Le Jour

 

EU Delegation – Lebanon

 

EU Delegation to Lebanon – Ongoing projects

 

ENPI Info Centre webpage - Lebanon

 

Regional Information and Communication Programme - fiche