As part of the study visit to the United Kingdom, the delegation from Tajikistan participated in a specialised training workshop at the City of London Police Crime Academy.

During this session, participants received an exclusive workshop on the PEACE Model of investigative interviewing, delivered by experienced practitioners.

The training provided a practical and structured overview of how investigative interviewing is conducted in line with professional standards and human rights principles.

Participants explored:

• The core principles of investigative interviewing under the PEACE Model;

• How police officers prepare and plan for interviews;

• Techniques for interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses;

• The importance of communication, structure and active listening;

• Approaches to gathering reliable and accurate information without coercion.

Through interactive discussions and practical examples, the delegation examined how the PEACE Model supports a shift from confession-based practices towards evidence-based, ethical interviewing.

Particular emphasis was placed on the role of preparation, rapport-building, and clear procedural safeguards in ensuring both the effectiveness of investigations and the protection of human rights.

The workshop provided valuable insights into how structured training and professional standards contribute to strengthening lawful, accountable and transparent policing practices.

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).