On 30 May 2016, the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) and the Palestinian Civil Police (PCP) held a roundtable session on Anti Corruption Law. The roles and tasks covered by both the PACC and the Palestinian police in combating corruption crimes in Palestine were also discussed. This event took place with the support and participation of EUPOL COPPS.
Commissioner Mr. Rafiq Al- Natsheh opened the session along with Brigadier Adil Helles, representing the Chief of the Palestinian Police. Mr. Rodolphe Mauget was representing EUPOL COPPS mission in this opening session. The colleagues from PACC delivered a presentation about the Anti Corruption Law and their role in combating this type of crimes. The Palestinian Civil Police gave a presentation on their role in combating corruption crimes. Finally, the attendees discussed their mutual cooperation and provided proposals and recommendations to further enhance it in the future.
This session is the result of a number of sessions and discussions between both institutions, with the support of EUPOL COPPS, in order to assess the current situation in terms of cooperation in investigations, complaints handling and combating this type of crime. This cooperation will be reinforced by efforts to standardize and institutionalize the procedures related to combating corruption, under the direct supervision of the Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Akram Al- Khatib.
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