Cooperation between prosecution and police is essential for legally sound investigations and key for the effective functioning of the criminal justice chain.

This is why EUPOL COPPS organised a two-day conference focusing on cooperation between Palestinian prosecution and police on 22 November, in Ramallah.

The event was opened by EUPOL COPPS Head of Mission, Karin Limdal and attended with the Palestinian Attorney General Akram Al-Khatib, and the Chief of the Palestinian Civil Police, Major General Allam Al-Saqqa.  

Ms. Limdal stressed about the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation among Palestinian police, prosecution, and the wider justice chain working as one system that delivers reliable services to Palestinian citizens.

Topics discussed at the conference included the role of the  International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in cross-border investigations,  prospects and challenges in collecting evidence in drug related crimes,  the role of the department of evidence and forensic laboratories in improving investigations,  the importance of cooperation on Cybercrime and the one of media in raising community awareness and its impact on the course of the investigation.

On the occasion the Attorney General and Chief of Police signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)on strengthening mechanism for cooperation in the criminal justice field.  

This revised MoU reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation, streamlining communication, and ensuring better coordination across all stages of criminal investigations and prosecutions.