Training Workshop on Human Rights in Counter-Terrorism Investigations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina are holding a training workshop on human rights in counter-terrorism investigations on 21 and 22 September 2022 in Sarajevo.

Topics and sessions

The training workshop follows a real-life case scenario of a counter-terrorism investigation and discusses the associated human rights issues. Among other things, participants will look into human rights considerations and safeguards related to intelligence and information gathering and analysis, special investigation techniques, arrest and detention, searches and interviewing techniques. The course also aims to examine how the protection of human rights can increase the effectiveness of counter-terrorism investigations and how investigators can make informed decisions and use information and intelligence responsibly. The training is based on the OSCE/ODIHR practical manual for law enforcement officers, Human Rights in Counter-Terrorism Investigations.

Trainers and participants

The training will be delivered by an ODIHR human rights expert with a former police officer and counter-terrorism expert from the United Kingdom. It will bring together 23 participants, including from the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country’s State Investigative Protection Agency, the Court and the Ministry of Security.

Registration

Participation is by invitation only.

Background and further information

ODIHR has been tasked by OSCE participating States to offer technical assistance and advice on the implementation of anti-terrorism policies in line with international human rights obligations and commitments. ODIHR provides a comprehensive range of activities in this regard, including in capacity building on human rights and counter-terrorism issues for law enforcement officers.Questions related to the training courses can be directed to Johannes Heiler, ODIHR Adviser on Anti-Terrorism Issues, at johannes.heiler@odihr.pl.