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P.E.A.C.E. Train-the-Trainer Course Strengthens National Capacity in Ethical Investigative Interviewing in Tajikistan
P.E.A.C.E. Train-the-Trainer Course Strengthens National Capacity in Ethical Investigative Interviewing in Tajikistan
Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Svetlana Artykova, In her welcoming remarks, underlined the importance of strengthening institutional safeguards to ensure justice that is both lawful and humane:
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P.E.A.C.E. Train-the-Trainer Course Strengthens National Capacity in Ethical Investigative Interviewing in Tajikistan
Dushanbe, 17-19 November 2025 - A three-day P.E.A.C.E. Train-the-Trainer (ToT) course was conducted in Dushanbe, bringing together 19 investigators and representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan. The training aimed to strengthen national capacity to deliver ethical, non-coercive investigative interviewing in line with international human rights standards.
The course was organised by The World of Law in collaboration with the Centre for Development and Justice International (CDJI), within an initiative supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The training builds on earlier P.E.A.C.E. model courses delivered in Khujand and Dushanbe in February 2025.
The P.E.A.C.E. model (Planning and Preparation, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, and Evaluation) is recommended by UN human rights mechanisms as a best practice for investigative interviewing. It supports the transition from confession-driven approaches towards evidence-based, fair, and humane investigations, while strengthening the reliability of evidence and safeguarding procedural rights.
Highly Practical, Learner-Centred Methodology
The three-day programme adopted a highly practical, experiential learning approach, combining:
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sessions on the ethical foundations of the P.E.A.C.E. model;
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adult learning principles and learner-centred training design;
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facilitation and presentation skills development;
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management of group dynamics and interactive engagement;
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structured micro-teaching sessions delivered by participants;
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peer and facilitator feedback using reflective learning techniques.
Participants prepared and delivered short P.E.A.C.E. training segments in a supportive environment, receiving structured feedback to refine their facilitation skills and build confidence as future trainers.
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Strengthening Professionalism, Accountability, and Public Trust
The training emphasised that ethical interviewing is not only a technical skill, but a cornerstone of professional policing and accountability. By modelling non-coercive practices, accurate documentation, and respect for human dignity, P.E.A.C.E. trainers play a critical role in strengthening institutional integrity and public confidence in the criminal justice system.
Consistent application of P.E.A.C.E.-based interviewing contributes to:
• higher-quality evidence capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny;
• reduced risk of ill-treatment and procedural violations;
• improved protection of suspects’ rights and vulnerable persons;
• more reliable and fair investigative outcomes.
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Towards Sustainable Reform
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By the conclusion of the course, participants demonstrated readiness to deliver P.E.A.C.E. model training independently or as co-trainers, supported by structured training materials, session plans, and reference handouts. The course also fostered a peer network to support continued collaboration and experience-sharing among trainers.
The P.E.A.C.E. Train-the-Trainer initiative represents an important step towards embedding ethical, human rights–aligned investigative interviewing within national training systems. Through continued institutional integration, mentoring, and follow-up, the programme contributes to long-term reform of investigative practices and the promotion of justice grounded in professionalism, legality, and respect for human dignity in Tajikistan.
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