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31 May 2022
Issue: 7981 / Categories: Legal News , International
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Collecting evidence in Ukraine

An Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) for Ukraine has been set up by the EU, US and UK to help hold accountable those who commit war crimes during the Russian invasion

The ACA’s overarching mission is to support the War Crimes Units of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine (OPG) in its investigation and prosecution of conflict-related crimes.

It will provide expertise, mentoring and operational support to the OPG through a multinational team of war crimes prosecutors, investigators, military analysts, forensic specialists and other experts based in south-eastern Poland. If the security risks permit, the team will relocate to Ukraine.

The team of experts will advise on the collection and preservation of evidence, investigations, drafting of indictments and cooperation with accountability mechanisms.

Mobile Justice Teams with international and Ukrainian experts will conduct field investigations to help investigate and document crimes. 

Iryna Venediktova, General Prosecutor of Ukraine, said: ‘There is ample evidence of atrocities committed by Russia’s forces on the territory of Ukraine against civilians, including children.’

Issue: 7981 / Categories: Legal News , International
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