International Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
International Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
Corruption and money laundering cases often require investigations beyond national borders. A company paying bribes for a contract might be located in a foreign country. Assets acquired or used by a suspect may be registered under a foreign company's name. A corrupt official could launder illicit funds in another jurisdiction. Successful international cooperation and the collection of information and evidence are crucial for a successful prosecution.
Through a simulated investigation into the public official "Daniel Regnard," you will develop the skills needed to collect and request information and evidence from international sources.
What You Will Learn
Take your skills to the next level by mastering how to:
- Understand the importance of international cooperation, available channels, and their differences
- Use open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques, including company registries, news articles, social media, and corporate websites
- Request information informally via police-to-police and FIU-to-FIU channels
- Understand the principles and legal requirements of mutual legal assistance (MLA) and the admissibility of foreign evidence in domestic prosecutions
- Draft effective MLA requests and address potential refusals
Course Format
- Self-paced: Learn at your own convenience.
- Structured sessions: Designed to build on each other—start with Session 1 for the best experience.
- Recommended device: Laptop or desktop for optimal learning.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Law enforcement officers
- Prosecutors and judicial authorities
- Financial intelligence analysts
- Anti-corruption and asset recovery practitioners
- Investigative journalists and researchers
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of international investigations is required, but familiarity with financial investigations and legal frameworks is beneficial.
Duration
10 sessions, approximately 5 hours of learning time
Languages
English, Español, Português, Français, Latviešu, Български, Українська, Српски, Shqip, Română, Tiếng Việt
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Course name International Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
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