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UNAFEI

NEWSLETTERUNITED NATIONS ASIA AND FAR EASTINSTITUTE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIME
AND THE TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS

No. 142
September 2013

Established1961
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR ............................................................................................................................. 1

THE 155TH INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COURSE .......................................................................................... 3

EFFECTIVE COLLECTION AND UTILIZATION OF EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Course Rationale ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Course Summary............................................................................................................................................ 6
Lecture Topics................................................................................................................................................ 7
Individual Presentation Topics ........................................................................................................................ 9Group Workshop Sessions............................................................................................................................. 11
Observation Visits.......................................................................................................................................... 13Group Study Tours......................................................................................................................................... 14
Special Events ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Reference Materials ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Expert and Participant List ............................................................................................................................ 17
INFORMATION ABOUT FORTHCOMING PROGRAMMES .............................................................................. 21
The 16th UNAFEI UNCAC Training Programme ...................................................................................................... 21
The Seventh Good Governance Seminar ..................................................................................................................... 21
The 156th International Senior Seminar ...................................................................................................................... 21
ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Overseas Trips by Staff................................................................................................................................................. 22
FACULTY AND STAFF OF UNAFEI....................................................................................................................... 23

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
It is my privilege to inform readers of the successful completion of the 155th
International Training Course on “Effective Collection and Utilization of Evidence in
Criminal Cases”, which took place from 21 August to 27 September 2013.
In this Course, we welcomed 7 Japanese participants and 17 overseas participants: 10from Asia, 4 from Europe, 1 from South America, 1 from Africa and 1 from Oceania. The
participants included judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and other high-ranking
public officials.
As this newsletter demonstrates, the Course was extremely productive. It consisted oflectures by visiting experts, ad hoc lecturers, and faculty members, individual presentations,visits to relevant criminal justice agencies, and group-workshop and plenary sessions.
To punish offenders properly and promptly, it is necessary to discover the facts of thecrime committed based on evidence collected through investigation, and it is also important
to utilize evidence effectively to prove guilt at trial. Historically, acquiring statements fromsuspects, victims and key witnesses has been the primary means of gathering evidence.
However, over the past several decades, it has become difficult to acquire such statements
because of greater commitments to human rights, especially the rights of the accused. On theother hand, progress in science and technology has brought forensics and other objective
evidence to the field of criminal investigation.
UNAFEI, as one of the institutes of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal
Justice Programme Network, held this Course to offer participants an opportunity to shareexperiences, gain knowledge, and examine the issue of the effective collection and utilizationof evidence, as well as to build a human network of counterparts to further international
cooperation, which is vital to combating this issue.
During the Course the participants diligently and comprehensively examined theeffective collection and utilization of evidence, primarily through a comparative analysis. The
participants shared their own experiences and knowledge of the issues and identified
problems and areas in which improvements could be made. With the academic and practical
inputs from the visiting experts, ad hoc lecturers and UNAFEI faculty — and the in-depth
discussions they had with each other — the participants are now better equipped to cope withthe challenges of conducting investigations and effectively using the evidence gathered attrial in their own countries.
I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to all of the participants upon theirsuccessful completion of the Course, made possible by their strenuous efforts. My heartfelt
gratitude goes out to the visiting experts and ad hoc lecturers who contributed a great deal to
the Course’s success. Furthermore, I appreciate the indispensable assistance and cooperation
extended to UNAFEI by various agencies and institutions that helped diversify the Course.
I would also like to express my great appreciation to the Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA) for its immeasurable support throughout the Course. At the same time, awarm tribute must be paid to the Asia Crime Prevention Foundation (ACPF) and its branchorganizations for their substantial contributions to our activities. Lastly, I owe my gratitude

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to all the individuals whose unselfish efforts behind the scenes contributed significantly to thesuccessful realization of this Course.
Upon returning to their home countries, I genuinely believe that, like their predecessors,
the strong determination and dedication of the participants will enable them to work towards
the improvement of their respective nations’ criminal justice systems, and towards the benefit
of international society as a whole.
Finally, I would like to reiterate my best regards to the participants of the 155th
International Training Course. I hope that the experience they gained during the Course
proves valuable in their daily work and that the bonds fostered among the participants,
visiting experts and UNAFEI staff will continue to grow for many years to come.
September 2013

Tomoko Akane
Director, UNAFEI

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THE 155TH INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COURSE
EFFECTIVE COLLECTION AND UTILIZATION OF EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL
CASES
Course Rationale(1) Background and Objectives of the Programme
To punish offenders properly and promptly, it is necessary to discover the facts of thecrime committed based on evidence collected through investigation, and it is also important
to utilize evidence effectively to prove guilt at trial. Historically, acquiring statements fromsuspects, victims and key witnesses has been the primary means of gathering evidence.
However, over the past 50 years, it has become difficult to acquire such statements becauseof greater commitments to human rights, especially the rights of the accused. On the other
hand, progress in science and technology has brought forensics to the field of criminal
investigation.
The objective of the programme is to improve the criminal justice system in theparticipants’ respective countries by exchanging information and knowledge, especiallyregarding how to acquire statements from witnesses and suspects, and how to utilize newinvestigation techniques while minimizing reliance on interrogation as much as possible.
Moreover, this programme also aimed to build an international network among participants tofacilitate the exchange of information useful for improving the criminal justice systems in theparticipants’ respective countries.
(2) Acquiring Suspect/Witness Statements
Acquiring accurate suspect/witness statements is important to understanding the facts ofany criminal case. However, it is increasingly difficult for investigators to obtain suchstatements because of: (1) the increased role of defence counsel (e.g. the criminal defendant’s
right to counsel), (2) refusal to testify; (3) the necessity of interrogating suspects with theirdefence counsel; (4) difficulties in obtaining witness cooperation; (5) reluctance of thesuspect/witness to testify during video-recorded interrogations.
To overcome such challenges, there are some countries that introduce concrete methods
for effective interrogation, such as England (PEACE model) and the United States ofAmerica (REID model). On the other hand, when witnesses do cooperate, or when they canbe persuaded to do so, investigators must carefully obtain accurate statements. Somecountries have introduced special interrogation techniques based on cognitive psychology.
Additionally, several countries have systems that facilitate witness testimony, such as offersof immunity and plea bargaining, or that compel witnesses to testify through the use of
subpoenas. In addition to interrogation, some countries use special investigation techniques toacquire important statements, such as electronic surveillance, undercover operations andcontrolled delivery.
(3) Acquiring Objective Evidence
Recently, new investigation techniques to acquire objective evidence, such as genetic(DNA) testing, computer forensics and video analysis, are being introduced in many

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countries and are becoming essential investigation methods.
(4) Key Topics of the Course
The following are key topics that were addressed during the Course:
1.

Effective investigation methods for acquiring statements:
1) Interrogation(i) Suspects
z The system of interrogating suspects (rules governing the maximum periods
for interrogating suspects during detention; the necessity of interrogating suspects
with their defence counsel; video recording of interrogations; the limits ofsuspects’ rights to remain silent; and presumptions against suspects who refuse totestify)
The method of interrogation (cognitive interviewing; techniques to acquire
confessions; consideration of suspects’ rights during interrogations; techniques tointerrogate mentally disabled suspects; current practices for recording oral
statements)z

The current challenges of interrogation (strategies for dealing with defence
counsel who advise their clients to remain silent; how to interrogate suspects who
refuse to give statements or testimony)z(ii) Victims and key witnessz Methods to acquire accurate statements (special techniques, such as cognitive
interviews, etc.)
Systems that facilitate testifying in investigations (e.g. a compulsory system totestify under subpoena; penalties for witnesses who refuse to cooperate withinvestigations, obstruct investigations, or commit perjury; securing protection of
witnesses)z(iii) Training systems regarding interrogation
2) Methods to facilitate testifying at trial(i) Systems to facilitate testifying at trial (immunity; plea bargaining; protection of
witnesses; penalties for perjury and obstruction of justice)(ii) Testimony at trial (examination of witnesses; examination of the accused;utilization of investigators and recorded oral statements)
3) The utilization of special investigation techniques(i) Electronic surveillance(ii) Undercover operations

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2.

Effective methods to acquire and utilize objective evidence
1) Forensic investigation(i) Analyzing video (e.g. security cameras)(ii) Genetic (DNA) testing(iii) Computer forensics (e.g. personal computers, cell phones)(iv) Other methods (e.g. drug and alcohol testing/analysis, handwriting analysis)
2) Effective use of expert testimony and scientific evidence(i) Evidence derived from expert/special knowledge (e.g. psychiatric evidence,
genetic (DNA) testing, etc.)(ii) Voluminous evidence (e.g. call logs, bank records, etc.)

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Course Summary
Lectures
In total, the participants attended 36 lectures — 6 presented by the visiting experts, 7 byad hoc lecturers and 7 by the faculty of UNAFEI. Two distinguished criminal justiceacademics and practitioners from abroad served as UNAFEI’s visiting experts. They lectured
on issues relating to the main theme of the Course and contributed significantly beyond theirlectures by encouraging discussions after their lectures, participating in the discussions ofother programmes, and conversing with the participants on informal occasions. Additionally,
the ad hoc lectures were delivered by 2 members of the National Police Academy, 1 medical
doctor from the Jikei University School of Medicine, 1 Japanese criminal defence attorney, 1Japanese Public Prosecutor, 1 agent of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and1 Japanese digital forensics expert. The lecturers and lecture topics are listed on pages 7 and8.
Individual Presentations
During the first three weeks, all participants delivered individual presentations which
introduced the situation, problems and future prospects of the participants’ countries. Thesepapers were compiled onto a USB memory stick and distributed to all the participants. The
titles of these individual presentation papers are listed on pages 9 and 10.
Group Workshop Sessions
Group workshop sessions provided the participants with the opportunity to further examine
the sub-topics of the main theme. In order to conduct each session effectively, the UNAFEI
faculty selected individuals to serve as group members for the sub-topics based on their
responses to a previously distributed questionnaire. Selected participants served as chairpersons,co-chairpersons, rapporteurs or co-rapporteurs, and faculty members served as advisers. Eachgroup’s primary responsibility was to explore and develop their designated topics in thegroup workshop sessions. The participants and UNAFEI faculty studied the topics andexchanged their views based on information obtained through personal experience, theindividual presentations, lectures and so forth. After the group workshop sessions, reports
were drafted based on the discussions in their groups. These reports were subsequently
presented in the report-back session, where they were endorsed as the reports of the Course.
Brief summaries of the group workshop reports are provided on pages 11 and 12.
Visits and Special Events
Visits to various agencies and institutions in Japan helped the participants obtain a morepractical understanding of the Japanese criminal justice system. In addition to the Course's
academic agenda, many activities were arranged to provide a greater understanding ofJapanese society and culture, with the assistance of various organizations and individuals,
including the Asia Crime Prevention Foundation (ACPF). For more detailed descriptions,please refer to pages 13 to 15.

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Lecture Topics

Visiting Experts’ Lectures
1)

Mr. Timothy E. Curtis• Models for Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects• Some Tactical and Legal Considerations

2)

Mr. Robert R. Strang• Plea Bargaining, Cooperation Deals, and Immunity Agreements• Presenting Evidence Effectively at Criminal Trials

UNAFEI Professors’ Lectures
1)

Mr. Naoya Oyaizu, Professor, UNAFEI• Overview of the Japanese Police and the Crime Situation in Japan2)

Ms. Yukako Mio, Professor, UNAFEI• The Criminal Justice System in Japan － Investigation/Prosecution

3)

Mr. Yusuke Hirose, Professor, UNAFEI• The Criminal Justice System in Japan: The Courts

4)

Mr. Toru Nagai, Professor, UNAFEI• Institutional Corrections in Japan－Penal Institutions and Treatment of
Inmates5)

Ms. Akiko Tashiro, Professor, UNAFEI• Community-Based Treatment of Offenders System in Japan6)

Mr. Shinichiro Iwashita, Professor, UNAFEI• Overview of the Law of Evidence

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Ad Hoc Lectures
1)

Mr. Kiyoshi Izawa, Ms. Yuko Amari

Criminal Identification Division, National Police Agency• On-site Criminal Identification by Japanese Police

2)

Mr. Jinichi Tazaki, Mr. Hiroaki Kojima

Research and Training Centre for Interview and Interrogation Techniques,
National Police Agency• Investigative Interview and Interrogation in Japanese Police

3)Dr. Kimiharu Iwadate

Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Jikei University School of
Medicine• Forensic Medicine in Japan4)

Mr. Hiroaki Jin

Lawyer, Kohwa Sohgoh Law Offices• Investigation and Interrogation from the Viewpoint of a Criminal Defence
Attorney in Japan5)

Mr. Tatsuya Inagawa

Director of General Affairs Department, Supreme Public Prosecutors’ Office• Interrogation of Suspects by Prosecutors

6)

Ms. Shelagh Sayers

Legal Attache, FBI• Interrogation Techniques in the U.S.A. (REID Model)
7)

Mr. Kazuhiko Sugiura

Senior Vice-President, AOS Legal Technologies, Inc.

• Digital Forensic Technology Trends and Cases

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Individual Presentation Topics

Overseas Participants
1)

Mr. Azer Ramiz TAGHIYEV (Azerbaijan)• Urgent Issues of the Questioning of Witnesses at Trial

2)

Mr. Tandin DORJI (Bhutan)• Effective Investigation and Interrogation in Criminal Cases by Royal
Bhutan Police

3)

Mr. Sonam TASHI (Bhutan)• Interrogation and Effective Methods of Collection of Evidence

4)

Mr. Kinlay WANGDI (Bhutan)• Investigation of Criminal Offences in Bhutan

5)

Mr. Andrey Borges de MENDONCA (Brazil)• The Effective Collection and Utilization of Evidence in Criminal Cases:
Current Situation and Challenges in Brazil

6)

Mr. Almamy Moussa BAH (Guinea)• The Collection of Evidence in the Republic of Guinea

7)

Mr. Mahmood SALEEM (Maldives)• Criminal Justice in Maldives

8)

Mr. Abdulla SHATHEEH (Maldives)• Effective Collection and Utilization of Evidence in Criminal Cases

9)

Mr. Alexandru BEJENARU Victor (Moldova)• Aspects of Investigating Different Criminal Cases in Republic of Moldova10) Mr. Prakash DHUNGANA (Nepal)• Effective Collection and Utilization of Evidence in Criminal Cases
11) Mr. Parmeshwar PARAJULI (Nepal)• Effective Collection and Utilization of Evidence in Criminal Cases in Nepal
12) Ms. Unchalee KONGSRISOOK (Thailand)• Forensic DNA Evidence13) Ms. Bhornthip SUDTI-AUTASILP (Thailand)• Legal Problems on Electronic Evidence in Thailand

1014) Mr. Oleh A. HARNYK (Ukraine)• The Testimonies of Suspects as Evidence in Criminal Proceedings15) Mrs. Svitlana OLIINYK (Ukraine)• Investigation, Prosecution and Mutual Legal Assistance in Light of the
Criminal Justice Reform in Ukraine16) Mr. Vitalii SNEGIROV (Ukraine)• Effective Methods of Investigation according to the Criminal Procedure
Code of Ukraine17) Mr. GRAY Luwabani Vuke (Vanuatu)• Criminal Procedure in Vanuatu

Japanese Participants18) Mr. Takayuki Fukushima• The Current Situation of Interrogations for Suspects in Japan19) Mr. Tetsuya Hagioka• Appropriate Measures for Witnesses Appearing in Court
20) Dr. Hiroshige Kawata• Collection and Use of Objective Evidence21) Mr. Shuusuke Kiyota• Proving Injury at Trial in Japan’s New Lay Judge System
22) Mr. Toru Kodama• The JCG Acting Concerned the Effective Gathering Evidence and the Proofof Criminal Cases at Sea23) Ms. Miwa Namekata• The Effective Utilization of Evidence in Criminal Cases in Japan24) Ms. Miki Suzuki• Criminal Investigation in Japan and Strategies for Improving Interrogation by the Japanese Police

11Group Workshop Sessions
Group 1
EFFECTIVE COLLECTION AND UTILIZATION OF
EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Dr. Hiroshige Kawata(Japan)Chairperson
Ms. Bhornthip Sudti-autasilp(Thailand)
Co-Chairperson
Mrs. Svitlana Oliinyk(Ukraine)
Rapporteur
Mr. Gray Luwabani Vuke
(Vanuatu)
Co-Rapporteur
Ms. Unchalee Kongsrisook(Thailand)Members
Mr. Prakash Dhungana(Nepal)Mr. Parmeshwar Parajuli(Nepal)Mr. Almamy Moussa Bah(Guinea)Mr. Shuusuke Kiyota(Japan)(Japan)Ms. Miki Suzuki(Ukraine)
Mr. Vitalii Snegirov(Ukraine)
Mr. Oleh A. Harnyk
Prof. Shinichiro Iwashita(UNAFEI)
Adviser
Report SummaryGroup 1 conducted its discussions based on the following agenda: (1) effective collection
and utilization of oral statements; (2) collection of objective evidence; and (3) necessary
measures to improve/develop investigation in each country. All group members emphasized
the importance of the statements of witnesses, victims and suspects for the completion of a
successful criminal investigation and for bringing criminal offenders to justice. Whileaffirming the importance of the right of criminal defendants to remain silent during criminal
investigations, the group found that respect for that right by criminal justice professionals
creates challenges that require the use of improved investigation and interrogation techniques
and reliance on objective evidence.
On oral statements, the group reported that aspects of the PEACE and Reid models arebeing used in most countries. Although the countries participating in the group reported
differing views on the necessity of obtaining confessions, the PEACE and Reid techniques ofinvestigation and interrogation are useful in the criminal investigation process. Moreover, thegroup discussed the use of plea bargaining in the participating countries and reported thatsuch systems are used — either by law or in practice — in the Ukraine, Guinea, Nepal, andVanuatu. Plea bargaining is not used, but is under consideration, in Japan and Thailand. The
group reported that it found plea bargaining to be a useful tool in obtaining oral testimony
from suspects or accomplices. However, regarding plea bargaining and use of the PEACE
and Reid models, the group felt that each country must find its own solution.
On objective evidence, the group reported that the main aim for collection of such
evidence is to establish the objective truth. All participating countries reported the use ofsome form of objective evidence, but techniques and resources vary from country to country
The group concluded that each country requires its own solutions to challenges faced
during the investigation process, and detailed measures for each participating country arestated in the group’s final report. The following recommendations are applicable to all
countries: (1) every possible measure should be taken in all countries to follow the rule oflaw; (2) all countries should enhance the effectiveness of criminal investigations by adoptionof legislation for appropriate interrogation methods; (3) all countries should share bestpractices and deepen international cooperation in the field of criminal justice.

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EFFECTIVE COLLECTION AND UTILIZATIONOF EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Chairperson
Mr. Mahmood Saleem(Maldives)
Co-Chairperson
Mr. Andrey Borges de Mendonca(Brazil)Rapporteur
Mr. Alexandru Bejenaru Victor(Moldova)
Co-Rapporteur
Mr. Kinlay Wangdi(Bhutan)(Azerbaijan)
Members
Mr. Azer Ramiz Taghiyev
Mr. Abdulla Shatheeh(Maldives)
Mr. Sonam Tashi(Bhutan)
Mr. Tandin Dorji(Bhutan)Ms. Miwa Namekata(Japan)(Japan)Mr. Tetsuya Hagioka
Mr. Toru Kodama(Japan)Mr. Takayuki Fukushima(Japan)Advisers
Prof. Yukako Mio(UNAFEI)
Prof. Yusuke Hirose(UNAFEI)
Report SummaryGroup 2 conducted its discussions based on the following agenda: (1) effective collection
and utilization of oral statements; (2) collection of objective evidence; and (3) necessary
measures to improve/develop investigation in each country. Regarding the collection of oral
statements, the group reported that although there are differing attitudes on the extent of theright to remain silent in criminal investigations, all group members agreed that the right is ahuman right. However, the group agreed that the oral statements and testimony of suspects,
accomplices, witnesses, and victims are all significant in conducting a thorough investigation
and achieving a successful prosecution. Thus, improved techniques are needed.
The group adopted a number of recommendations designed to improve the collection oforal evidence in all countries. The group identified the need to improve research ofinterviewing and interrogation techniques by the development of a system for the exchange
of information on investigation, prosecution, and adjudication experiences between countries;
this research can be applied by the development of training manuals to standardize the use ofsuch techniques. As a practical matter, the group suggested concrete measures for improving
investigations by (1) establishing separate, well-equipped interviewing rooms at police
stations, (2) relying on the guidance of psychologists or experienced investigators, and (3)utilizing assistants to investigators.
Additional measures proposed by the group include: (1) considering the adoption ordevelopment of interviewing and interrogation techniques, such as the PEACE and Reid
Models; (2) the development or expansion of witness, victim, and accomplice protection
programmes in order to obtain crucial testimony; (3) adoption of a discretionary model ofprosecution that would allow prosecutors to focus their attention on the most serious crimes;and (4) adoption of a plea-bargaining system, based on the advantages and the success ofsuch systems in the fight against organized crime and corruption.
Regarding the collection of objective evidence, the group agreed that such evidence isthe most important aspect of criminal investigation — solid objective evidence can render aconfession unnecessary. However, most countries report a lack of experience, training, andresources to collect objective evidence. In response, all countries should develop national
DNA and fingerprint databases; formulate rules for dealing with electronic and internet-based
evidence; cooperate with the private sector to develop digital forensics analysis tools; utilize
security camera analysis; and provide training and funds for scientific analysis.

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Observation Visits

Date

Agency/Institution

Main Persons Concerned

27 Aug. National Research Institute of • Mr. Hirofumi Fukushima
Police28 Aug.

Tokyo District Public
Prosecutors’ Office• Mr. Toshihiko Itami(Chief Prosecutor)

Ministry of Justice• Mr. Sadakazu Tanigaki(Minister of Justice)

2 Sep.

Investigative Analysis Support • Mr. Yoshio Koyama
Center
Metropolitan Police Department

11 Sep.

Tachikawa Detention House• Mr. Yoshinori Kinoshita(Warden)17 Sep.

Tokyo District Court
Supreme Court• Mr. Yoshinobu Onuki(Justice)14Group Study Tours

Date

Location

Agency/Institution

18 Sep.

Hiroshima

6th Regional Coast
Guard
Headquarters

19 Sep.

Kyoto

Kyoto Prefectural
PoliceHeadquarters

20 Sep.

Kyoto

Kami-Goryomae
Police Box

Main Persons
Concerned• Mr. Yuji Sato(Commander)

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Special Events

21 Aug.
23, 26, 29 Aug.

Welcome Party
Japanese Conversation Classes

The overseas participants attended three Japanese conversation classes andlearned practical Japanese expressions. The sensei (teachers) were Ms. Mariko
Hirano and Ms. Misako Ukita from Nihongo-no-kai.
28 Aug.

Courtesy Call to the Prosecutor-GeneralandReception by the Vice-Minister of Justice

At the conclusion of their courtesy visit to the Prosecutor-General, Mr. Toshihiko
Itami, a reception was held for the participants by the Vice-Minister of Justice, Mr.
Katsuyuki Nishikawa, at the Danwa-shitsu lounge on the 20th floor of the ministrybuilding, overlooking Hibiya Park.
30 Aug.

UNAFEI International Table Tennis Tournament

The UNAFEI Table Tennis Tournament was held in the auditorium. Mixed
teams of international participants, Japanese participants and UNAFEI faculty
and staff were formed, and competed against each other. All participants, faculty
and staff celebrated later in Lounge B.
14, 15 Sep.

ACPF Branch Study Tours

The participants were invited to visit branches of the ACPF in five locations
around Japan. The participants split into groups and visited Sapporo, Fukushima,
Nagano, Nagoya, and Osaka. They visited local criminal justice facilities and had
an opportunity to do some sightseeing. In addition, each branch held a reception inhonour of the participants visiting their region.
26 Sep.

Farewell Party

A party was held to bid farewell to the participants.

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Reference Materials
A. PEACE Model / Right to Silence (UK)
1. Practical Guide to Investigative Interviewing (2004 NSLCE)
2. Achieving Best Evidence in Criminal Proceedings (Guideline on interviewing
victims and witnesses, and guidance on using special measures) (2011 Ministry ofJustice)
3. Outline of Peace Model and Reid-Technique
4. Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Original) (Ministry of Justice)
5. Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Amendment) (Ministry of Justice)
B. Reid Technique（USA）
1. Reid Technique (John Reid & Associates, Inc.)
2. A Quick Guide to Best Practice for the Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation (2013 John
Reid & Associates, Inc.)
3. What exactly is the Reid Technique of Interrogation? (2011 John Reid & Associates,
Inc.)
4. Clarifying Misinformation about Reid Technique (2011 John Reid & Associates,
Inc.)
C. Other Related Materials
1. Losing Two Thirds of the Story: A Comparison of the Video Recorded Police
Interview and Live Evidence of Rape Complainants (2013 Nina J. Westera / MarkR Kebbell / Becky Milne, Crim. L.R., Issue 4)

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Expert and Participant List
Visiting Experts
Mr. Timothy E. Curtis

Company Director
Training Consultant
Wessex Training Consultancy Ltd
United Kingdom

Mr. Robert R. Strang

Resident Legal Advisor to thePhilippines
Office of Overseas Prosecutorial
Development, Assistance andTraining (OPDAT)
Criminal Division, U.S. Departmentof Justice, U.S.A

Overseas Participants
Mr. Azer Ramiz Taghiyev

Adviser
General Department of Legislation
Ministry of JusticeAzerbaijan

Mr. Tandin Dorji

Officer Commanding
Nanglam Police Station
Division VIII
Royal Bhutan Police
BhutanMr. Sonam Tashi

Officer Commanding
Thimphu Police Station, Division XI
Royal Bhutan Police
BhutanMr. Kinlay Wangdi

Legal Officer
Legal Division
Crime and Operations BranchRoyal Bhutan Police

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BhutanMr. Andrey Borges de Mendonca

Federal Prosecutor
Federal Prosecutor Office of Sao PauloFederal Public Prosecution Service ofBrazilBrazilMr. Almamy Moussa Bah

Division Chief
National Room of JusticeInternational Cooperation
Ministry of Justice
GuineaMr. Mahmood Saleem

Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr.3
The Head of Prosecution Department
Prosecutor General’s Office
Maldives

Mr. Abdulla Shatheeh

Head of Department
Fraud and Financial Crime
Department
Maldives Police Service
Maldives

Mr. Alexandru Bejenaru Victor

Criminal Investigation Officer
Criminal Division
Balti Police Inspectorate of General
Police Inspectorate of Ministry ofInternal Affairs
Moldova

Mr. Prakash Dhungana

District Judge
Ilam District Court
Nepal

Mr. Parmeshwar Parajuli

District Government Attorney
District Government Attorney OfficeDhanusha, Office of the Attorney
GeneralNepal

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Ms. Unchalee Kongsrisook

Forensic Scientist, Professional
Level
The Bureau of Forensic Biology
General Institute of Forensic Science
Ministry of Justice
Thailand

Ms. Bhornthip Sudti-autasilp

Chief Research Judge
Supreme Court, Office of the
Judiciary
Thailand

Mr. Oleh A. Harnyk

Senior Prosecutor
Main Department for Organizationof Participation of Prosecutors in
Criminal Proceedings in Court,
General Prosecutor’s Office of
UkraineUkraineMrs. Svitlana Oliinyk

Deputy Head of the Division forInternational Relations, European
Integration and Protocol
Main Department for International
Legal Cooperation and European
Integration, Prosecutor General’s
Office of Ukraine
UkraineMr. Vitalii Snegirov

Judge
Brianka City Court in Luhansk
RegionUkraineMr. Gray Luwabani Vuke

Commander of Police State
Prosecution
Vanuatu20Japanese Participants
Mr. Takayuki Fukushima

Public Prosecutor
Nagoya District Public Prosecutors’
OfficeMr. Tetsuya Hagioka

Public Prosecutor
Kobe District Public Prosecutors’
Office Himeji Branch

Dr. Hiroshige Kawata

Narcotics Agent
Narcotic Control Department
Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Bureau ofHealth and Welfare

Mr. Shuusuke Kiyota

Public Prosecutor
Niigata District Public Prosecutors’
OfficeMr. Toru Kodama

Coast Guard Officer
5th Regional Coast Guard
Headquarters

Ms. Miwa Namekata

JudgeTokyo District Court

Ms. Miki Suzuki

Inspector
Shizuoka Prefectural Police

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INFORMATION ABOUT FORTHCOMING PROGRAMMES

1. The 16th UNAFEI UNCAC Training Programme
From 6 October to 13 November 2013, UNAFEI will host the 16th UNAFEIUNCAC Training Programme in Tokyo, Japan. The name of the Programme is

The 16th UNAFEI UNCAC TRAINING PROGRAMME: Effective Measures toPrevent and Combat Corruption and to Encourage Cooperation between the
Public and Private Sectors. Government officials from across Southeast Asia,
including Japan, and visiting experts and lecturers will attend.

2. The Seventh Good Governance Seminar
From 3 to 5 December 2013, UNAFEI will host the Seventh Good
Governance Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The theme of the Seminar
will address global efforts and methods against corruption. Government
officials from across Southeast Asia, including Japan, and visiting experts andlecturers will attend.
3. The 156th International Senior Seminar
From 15 January to 14 February 2014, UNAFEI will host the 156th
International Senior Seminar in Tokyo, Japan. The name of the Seminar is

Focus on Investigation, Prosecution, Adjudication and International
Cooperation. Government officials from across Southeast Asia, including
Japan, and visiting experts and lecturers will attend.

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ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS
Faculty Changes
Mr. Tatsuya Sakuma, formerly the Director of UNAFEI was transferred to
the Maebashi District Public Prosecutors’ Office on 5 July 2013.
Ms. Tomoko Akane, formerly a public prosecutor at the Supreme Public
Prosecutors’ Office, was appointed as the new Director of UNAFEI on 5 July
2013.
Overseas Trips by Staff
Director Tomoko Akane visited Beijing, China from 16 to 19 August 2013 toattend the Fifth International Forum of Contemporary Criminal Law.
Deputy Director Kenichi Kiyono visited Delhi, India from 9 to 12 September
2013 to attend the Fifty-Second Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal
Consultative Organization.

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FACULTY AND STAFF OF UNAFEI
Faculty:
Ms. Tomoko Akane
Mr. Kenichi Kiyono
Mr. Shinichiro Iwashita
Ms. Yukako Mio

Mr. Ryo Tsunoda
Mr. Koji Yoshimura
Ms. Akiko Tashiro
Mr. Kazuhiko Moriya
Mr. Toru Nagai
Mr. Yusuke Hirose
Mr. Naoya Oyaizu
Mr. Thomas L. Schmid

Director
Deputy Director
Professor
155th Course Programming Officer
Professor
155th Course Deputy Programming
Officer
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Linguistic Adviser

Secretariat:
Mr. Hiromitsu Ando

Chief of Secretariat

Mr. Seiichi Sugiyama

Chief of General and Financial Affairs
Section

Mr. Ryosei Tada

Chief of Training and Hostel
Management Affairs Section

General and Financial Affairs Section:
Ms. Aoi Hichiguro

Senior Officer

Ms. Keiko Nishi

OfficerMr. Keiji Hayasaka

OfficerTraining and Hostel Management Affairs Section:
Mr. Yasushi Toyoda
Senior Officer
Mr. Yoshiki Fukuta
Senior Officer
Ms. Rie Suzuki
OfficerMr. Takuya Furuhashi

Officer
155th Course Assistant Programming
Officer

24International Research Affairs Section:
Mr. Masato Honda
OfficerMs. Naoko Iwakata
Librarian
Secretarial Staff:
Ms. Hisayo Yamada
Kitchen:Ms. Sae Sakai

Officer

Chef

JICA Coordinator for the 155th International Training Course:
Ms. Chizuko Kita
JICA

UNAFEI Home Page: http://www.unafei.or.jp/
UNAFEI E-mail: unafei@moj.go.jp