As part of the study visit to the United Kingdom, the delegation from Tajikistan held a meeting with representatives of the London Policing College to explore approaches to professional training and capacity building for police officers.

The discussion focused on how continuous education, professional standards, and modern training methodologies contribute to strengthening effective and accountable policing.

During the exchange, participants learned about:

• The structure of police education and professional development in the United Kingdom;

• Training programmes designed to strengthen investigative skills and decision-making;

• Methods used to build ethical leadership and professional integrity within police institutions;

• The integration of human rights principles into police training curricula;

• Practical tools used to support lawful detention practices and investigative procedures.

Particular attention was given to the role of capacity building in ensuring that police officers are equipped not only with technical investigative skills but also with the knowledge and competencies required to safeguard human rights in their daily work.

The dialogue highlighted how structured training, professional standards, and accountability mechanisms serve as important tools in promoting public trust and ensuring that policing practices remain consistent with the rule of law and international human rights standards.

The study visit was organised jointly by the Centre for Development and Justice International (CDJI) and the World of Law, and implemented within the framework of a joint regional project funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO).