The Netherlands contributed to Improving Criminal Justice Services in Balochistan with UNODC's Technical Support Programme for Police and Prosecutors |
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UNODC's Country Programme (2010-16) targets three critical and interdependent areas of development assistance: trafficking and border management, criminal justice and drug demand reduction & HIV/AIDS. In order to counter trafficking, strengthen border management and improve criminal justice system, UNODC works with the Government to assist Pakistani law enforcement and regulatory agencies to reduce trafficking, improve the management of borders and enhance the criminal justice system in order to increase security and prosperity.
After the meeting, the Dutch Ambassador and UNODC Country Representative inaugurated the newly established eLearning Centre for prosecutors. Through the e-Learning Centre, the prosecutors will be able to get trained through the interactive eLearning modules and will also enhance the skills of prosecutors to interact through computers. At the inauguration Minister Sardar Raza Barech said "for effective prosecution, it is important to build the capacity of Levies along with Police on crime scene investigation as 95% are of Balochistan is covered by Levies".
Mr. Cesar Guedes, Representative UNODC, thanked H.E. Ms. Seppen for the support provided by her Government to UNODC Pakistan Country Programme for the benefit of the Pakistani people, particularly the support provided to the Province of Balochistan. He also appreciated the engagement of the previous and current Inspectors General of Police in Balochistan for their partnership in the Programme and for facilitating the visit to the eLearning Centres. Mr. Guedes further stated that "this police Programme recognizes that the access to justice is fundamental for the stability of Pakistan, as it could improve trust between citizens and law enforcement institutions, in particular the police by building confidence in civil society for a better criminal justice system more capable, fair and just". H.E. Ms. Seppen and Mr. Guedes along with their teams also met Governor Balochistan Mr. Muhammad Khan Achakzai and provided the update on UNODC initiatives to support Government of Balochistan with the assistance of the Government of Netherlands.
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