Piracy Trials Programme: South Central Somalia

The Proposal is part of a joint programme between UNDP Somalia’s Governance & Rule of Law Programme and UNODC’s Counter Piracy Programme to deliver a piracy trials programme in Southern Central Somalia within 2 years. UNODC will lead on elements related to court and case management; the delivery of a central authority for mutual legal assistance & international judicial cooperation in Criminal matters. UNDP will address the remaining components including support to Benadir Central Court (including equipping and remaining rehabilitation); training of a cadre of Judicial staff to investigate, prosecute and try cases related to serious organized crimes including piracy & strengthening of the High Judicial Council to oversee the Judiciary. Both Agencies will collaborate in ensuring that key legislation including the Piracy and Transfer laws are approved in law within 12 months working with the Parliament, Ministry of Justice and Counter-Piracy Coordinator.