Georgia’s Special Investigation Service joins int’l network for cooperation

Georgia’s Special Investigation Service has become a member of the Independent Police Complaints' Authority Network, a body aiming to improve member institutions through coordinated efforts, safeguard fundamental rights and fulfil the rule of law.

The Service announced on Wednesday strengthening international cooperation represented one of its “top priorities”, noting it organised meetings with diplomats from nations with “comparable independent investigation processes” to build “long-term, close international collaborations”, in addition to being a part of the global network.

It also said membership in the IPCAN would also mean experience-sharing opportunities and use of international collaboration to implement best practices consistent with international standards.

The state body met requirements for participation in the Network within a year of its founding.

Established in 2012, IPCAN aims to facilitate collaborations between member organisations, exchange best practices for investigations and set uniform standards. 

The multinational organisation is made up of independent governments from 22 nations.