CBSS TF-THB Model Memorandum of Understanding Ciaran Morrisey CBSS TF-THB Project Officer 23 March 2011 Oslo, Norway

2 Project Objective To clarify and enhance cooperation between law enforcement agencies and specialist service providers in the provision of assistance to victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation.

3 Formalised Cooperation Agreements Memoranda of Understanding as tools for achieving this objective: A common understanding of objectives, procedures and roles Trust and confidence building Improve transparency and reduce bureaucracy Recognize limitations Objective frame of reference to measure progress Reinforce accountability on both sides

4 Formalised Cooperation Agreements Memoranda of Understanding as tools for achieving this objective: Enhanced victim assistance Enhanced victim protection Increased willingness of victims to cooperate in investigations Improved conviction rate in trafficking cases Better understanding of the situation through data and information exchange

5 CBSS TF-THB Model MoU Guiding Principles on Memoranda of Understanding between Key Stakeholders and Law Enforcement Agencies on Counter-Trafficking Cooperation Developed by the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT) Expert Group Initiative on Cooperation between law enforcement institutions and stakeholders

6 CBSS TF-THB Model MoU - Structure Two part structure: 1.MoU Common to agreements between different sets of actors Preamble relating to the legal framework Identifies the signatories Sets out the purpose Establishes the role of a co-ordinator Details the duration of the agreement

7 CBSS TF-THB Model MoU - Structure Two part structure: 2.Annex(es) Outline the roles, responsibilities and cooperation mechanisms specific to the different sets of actors, for example: Law Enforcement Agencies – Labour Inspectors Law Enforcement Agencies – Trade Unions Labour Inspectors – NGOs/Specialist Service Providers Labour Inspectors–Employers’ Organisations Labour Inspectors– Trade Unions Labour Inspectors – Recruitment Agencies Law Enforcement Agencies– NGOs/Specialist Service Providers

Memorandum of Understanding (1) 8

Memorandum of Understanding (2) 9

Memorandum of Understanding (3) 10

Memorandum of Understanding (4) 11

Memorandum of Understanding (5) 12

Annex (1) 13

Annex (2) 14

Annex (3) 15

Annex (4) 16

Annex (5) 17

Annex (6) 18

Annex (7) 19

20 Questions - General What existing cooperation mechanisms are in place? How effective are those mechanisms in facilitating and promoting cooperation? How do the mechanisms outlined in the model MoU differ from current practices? What do you see as the main advantages of having a MoU in place? What do you see as the possible disadvantages of having a MoU in place?

21 Questions - Content Are the needs of the victim met? Are the capacities/roles of the specialist service providers accurate? Are the capacities/roles of the law enforcement agencies accurate? Are there any missing elements?

22 Questions - Implementation What problems or obstacles do you foresee in implementing the MoU? Who has the authority to sign the MoU? On what level should the MoU be implemented – national or regional? What additional resources would implementation entail? Is the role of the co-ordinator clear? Does this institution or function already exist or would it have to be established?

Thank you Ciaran Morrisey CBSS TF-THB Project Officerwww.cbss.org/tfthbwww.cbss.org/tfthb www.twitter.com/tfthbwww.twitter.com/tfthb