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FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI
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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 001883 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR NEA/ARP, G/TIP/MLAGON, AND G/TIP/GPATEL 
ALSO FOR INL, DRL, L/DL, NEA/RA 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM PREL ELAB KCRM PGOV AE
SUBJECT: JUSTICE MINISTRY REQUESTS SPECIFIC TIP TRAINING 
 
REFS:  A) ABU DHABI 1820 (UAE training reminders) 
 
B) ABU DHABI 1687 (Ambassador Lagon's visit) 
 
¶1.  This is an action request cable. 
 
¶2.  Summary:  The UAE Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has requested 
specific training for judges and prosecutors in implementing of its 
Trafficking in Persons (TIP) law.  For a training workshop in 
February, 2008, MoJ is looking for advice from practitioners with a 
wealth of case-specific knowledge to share with UAE judicial 
officials; MoJ makes the point that it is not interested in mere 
"seminars" or "lectures" on TIP, but in practical help in 
implementing a strong anti-trafficking regime.  End summary. 
 
¶3.  MoJ Under Secretary for International Cooperation Abdul Rahim 
al-Awadi (who joined Amb Lagon's meetings with the Minister of 
Justice cited ref B) asked the DCM and Pol Chief November 11 for 
assistance in identifying expert trainers to participate in an 
anti-TIP workshop in the UAE February 24-28 (two days each in Abu 
Dhabi and Dubai).  Al-Awadi was adamant that the need is for 
"experts and practitioners" and not general presentations on the 
dynamics of TIP. 
 
¶4.  The training workshops are designed to assist judges, 
prosecutors, and investigators in implementing the UAE's new TIP 
law.  MoJ wants to benefit from the case studies of experts who have 
direct experience in implementing similar laws -- how to "sift" and 
"differentiate" victims from criminals, for example, and how to ask 
the right questions to ascertain the hidden dynamics of a TIP case. 
Ascertaining the shadowy presence of organized crime networks in the 
background is also a goal.  Presenters are asked to share their 
expertise primarily through case studies to a group of 30 to 40 UAE 
participants (with simultaneous interpretation).  Particular 
expertise requested of the U.S. is divided into four topics, at two 
sessions.  Each topic will be addressed by one speaker in a 
45-minute presentation, followed by 45 minutes of case studies. 
 
--- Session: Investigative Methods and Techniques of Human 
Trafficking Crimes 
Topic #1:  How to detect human trafficking crimes 
Topic #2:  Investigative techniques of human trafficking crimes 
 
--- Session:  Treatment and Interrogation of Victims of Human 
Trafficking Crimes 
Topic #1:  Treatment of victims before the police and administrative 
authorities 
Topic #2:  Interrogating victims before the judicial authorities 
 
¶5.  In the context of seeking experts with significant case 
experience, MoJ wants to build its capacity to implement the TIP 
law.  The UAE will be seeking UN participation as well (the UAE 
donated $15 million to UNODC earlier this year).  Al-Awadi noted 
Ambassador Lagon's stated desire to assist with training during his 
September meeting with the Minister, and hoped the U.S. experience 
could have application in the UAE via training provided by judges, 
prosecutors, and investigators who deal with TIP on a daily basis 
and could share their expert "on the job" knowledge with Emirati 
colleagues.  He did not address funding for travel costs, which the 
UAE might be willing to provide if the USG offers appropriate 
experts for the program. 
 
¶6.  Comment:  Post strongly endorses this request.  While UAE 
training needs are varied, and some requirements might be fulfilled 
by non-governmental organizations, this particular request leans 
towards the practical experience of federal or state officials with 
hands-on knowledge of how to implement anti-TIP legislation.  Post 
looks forward to further coordination with G/TIP on possible sources 
of expertise.  End comment. 
 
SISON