Public Prosecution, UN organise regional training course for human rights

DOHA: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in partnership with the United Nations Documentation and Training Cent...

DOHA: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in partnership with the United Nations Documentation and Training Centre for Human Rights in the Arab States and Southwest Asia, has organised a regional training course for members of the Public Prosecution and Attorney General’s offices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The course, titled “The Role of Public Prosecutors in Establishing Justice in Accordance with International Standards for Guaranteeing Human Rights,” was attended by 30 members of the Public Prosecution and Attorney General’s offices from the GCC countries.

The training course covered several topics, including concepts and mechanisms related to the administration of justice, the role of the Public Prosecution in achieving  justice, guaranteeing the rights of defendants and victims during the investigation and trial phases, the status of international agreements in national law and the challenges associated with their implementation, human rights in the digital age, and the protection of personal data and the right to privacy.

It also reviewed the positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence on criminal justice and international training  experiences and tools to support digital justice, most notably the UNESCO Global Toolkit.

This training course confirms the Public Prosecution’s commitment, along with international partners, to developing the capabilities of its members and members of public prosecutions in the region, to enhance their knowledge of relevant international standards, which contributes to building more consistent legal and judicial practices with the obligations of states under international human rights law. It also provides a space for exchanging experiences and opening in-depth discussions on challenges and possible reforms, in order preserve the rights of individuals and society.