Sharaaka 2: Strengthening the criminal justice system in Libya

The project builds on the achievements of Sharaaka 1, implemented between 2024 and 2025, by expanding and deepening capacity-building activities. It is funded by the French Government and implemented by Expertise France, in partnership with the Criminal Research and Training Centre (CRATC).

Sharaaka 2 delivers comprehensive support to the criminal justice system in Libya. We work alongside the Criminal Research and Training Centre to:

• Strengthen and institutionalise judicial capacity to address crimes related to human trafficking.
• Digitalise and standardise case management processes in order to improve efficiency and reduce processing time.
• Enhance the alignment of legal frameworks with international standards, and improve cross-border cooperation on migration and trafficking cases.

Assessment of needs

• Creation of a task force bringing together Libyan stakeholders and experts to collaboratively design project activities.
• Development of a training roadmap focused on case studies and practical scenarios.
• Identification of digitalisation needs through the development of an action plan for the digitalisation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within CRATC.
• Organisation of an official launch event to present the project objectives to key partners.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer

Judicial capacities to address migration and human trafficking are strengthened and institutionalised through a Training of Trainers (ToT) approach. A dedicated pool of trainers is established and trained on a range of thematic areas:

• Training Engineering and Adult Learning: delivery of training sessions for two groups of 15 participants each.
• Advanced Thematic Specialisation: 

1. Strengthening expertise in trafficking in human beings and improving victim identification abilities.
2. Developing competencies in investigation, prosecution, and digital evidence management.
3. Enhancing understanding of transnational and cross-border case management and coordination.
4. Applying acquired knowledge through practical exercises and adapted instructional techniques.

Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency

• Creating a digital case management system through the development of a secure, interactive and fully operational platform designed to enhance data protection and facilitate regional and international cooperation.
• Strengthening IT support teamsby providing specialised expertise to technical staff.
• Training Judicial staff training to ensure effective use of newly developed digital tools.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures: Creation of at least one formal SOP.

Strategic Collaboration

International cooperation on human trafficking is enhanced and better aligned.

• Support for a mutual cooperation agreement through the establishment of a formal partnership between CRATC and the École Nationale de la Magistrature (ENM) in France.
• Organisation of two international study visits  to migrant transit or destination countries in order to benefit from international expertise and good practices.
• Organisation of a regional seminar entitled "Strengthening Action against Trafficking in Human Beings in Migration Contexts" at CRATC premises in Tripoli.