4.14 Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
importance of international co-operation and co-ordination
between domestic government agencies, and methods for
investigating and prosecuting terrorism offences.
identifies trends in illegal drug circulation, and highlights
measures taken by Central Asian governments to combat the
worldwide circulation of narcotics.
Illicit Drugs and Chemical Precursors
Trafficking in Human Beings &
Migration-Related Crime
In January, the PCUz reached an agreement with the
National Centre for Drug Control (NCDC) to support them
in developing the National Interagency Online Database on
Drug Related Crimes (NIODDRC). The database is expected
to help recognize emerging trends, as well as develop
modern, flexible and dynamic approaches to combat illicit
drug circulation. The PCUz and the NCDC also agreed
that relevant international organizations, such as UNODC,
OSCE, INTERPOL and law enforcement agencies of other
countries, could be granted limited access to the NIORDCC.
On 10 April, representatives of the PCUz participated
in a co-ordination meeting organized by the NCDC for
representatives of local stakeholder agencies involved in the
implementation of a countrywide program on fighting illicit
drug circulation. During the meeting, a representative of the
US Drug Enforcement Agency delivered a presentation on
new types of synthetic drugs emerging in illegal markets. The
participants discussed how to improve the capacities of the
host authorities to address illicit drug circulation.
From 20-22 May, the PCUz organized a workshop, together
with the NCDC in Tashkent, for 14 representatives of the
Drug Abuse Prevention Centre, the heads of medical facilities,
and social workers dealing with the consequences of drug
abuse. Participants learned about the role of social workers
in preventing drug addiction, forms of social rehabilitation
and support, as well as preventive measures and individual
plans for drug addicts.
From 28-29 May, the PCUz, jointly with the NCDC, organized
a seminar for 15 experts from all provinces in charge of
implementing a countrywide programme on fighting
illicit drug circulation. The participants discussed national
regulations and preventive measures against illicit trafficking
of drugs and chemical precursors.
From 16-30 January, the PCUz organized a five-day training
course in Tashkent aimed at building the capacity of law
enforcement authorities to make use of the P.E.A.C.E. model
for investigative interviewing in human trafficking cases. The
method aimed at teaching the 28 participants to interview
witnesses, suspects, and victims of human trafficking by
establishing a rapport between interviewer and interviewee.
From 28-30 April, the PCUz convened a training course for
25 police officers and investigators of the MIA working in
airports and railway stations in Tashkent. The course, which
was delivered by two UK police experts, aimed at building
the police officers’ skills to identify and investigate effectively
human trafficking cases.
From 5-6 November, the PCUz organized a two-day training
on “Addressing Human Trafficking in the Hospitality and
Tourism Industry” jointly with the National Inter-agency
Commission on Counteracting Human Trafficking. The
event brought together 25 representatives from the tourism
industry, airlines, airport services and police to contribute to
the prevention of human trafficking through raising awareness
and developing anti-trafficking codes of conduct for personnel.
On 14 December, the PCUz, in co-operation with the Inter
Agency Anti-trafficking Commission (IATC), conducted
a specialized workshop for executive secretaries of IACT’s
territorial branches in Qarshi (Western Uzbekistan). The aim
of the workshop was to promote anti-trafficking co-ordination
between prosecutors, police, health and social service
providers, women’s committees, local neighbourhoods, and
NGOs. The governor of the region delivered a presentation
on ways to ensure effective co-ordination of anti-trafficking
activities.
Cybercrime
From 22-26 June, in co-operation with the Italian Embassy
in Uzbekistan and the NCDC, the PCUz facilitated a study
visit to Italy for five experts from the NCDC, heads of crime
laboratories of the MoI, and ministries of public health and
justice. During the visit, the delegation obtained knowledge
on forensic toxicology testing and IT systems and on
equipment used for testing of drugs.
In June, the annual issue of the Central Asian Drug Situation
Bulletin was published with the support of the PCUz.
It reports on the drug situation in Central Asia in 2014,
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From 20-21 May, the PCUz organized a workshop, in cooperation with the TNTD, on cybercrime and ICT security.
The event brought together approx. 40 participants,
including 10 international experts from Austria, Estonia,
France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the US, as well
as representatives of the national parliament, judiciary,
ministries for information technology and foreign affairs, law
enforcement agencies, and academia. The event facilitated
discussions among international and national experts on best
practices and lessons learned in cybercrime investigations, as
well as on efforts to enhance international cyber security.
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