Criminal Research Center Continues Certified Trainer Program for Libyan Prosecutors

Over 60 prosecutors enrolled in advanced training to strengthen Libya's criminal justice system

The Criminal Research and Training Center (CRTC) — affiliated with Libya's Attorney General's Office — announced Friday the resumption of the second supplementary phase of its fourth and fifth editions of the Certified Trainer Preparation Program, marking a continued commitment to institutional capacity building within the country's justice sector.

The program, which operates under the center's 2025–2026 training plan, targets prosecutors and judicial personnel who previously participated in earlier editions. Participants include deputy attorneys general, heads of primary prosecution offices, and directors of prosecution departments across Libya.

Program Structure and Scope

According to a statement from the CRTC, the supplementary training brings together a select group of prosecutors who had already completed the fourth and fifth editions of the program. The extended curriculum focuses on deepening their instructional capabilities and ensuring they meet international certification standards.

The center, operating under the Office of the Attorney General, has positioned this program as a cornerstone of its strategy to localize professional training within Libya's criminal justice system rather than relying on external providers.

Strategic Training Goals

In an earlier session concluded in January 2026, the center completed a specialized training course that prepared 16 deputy attorneys general as certified trainers. That intensive two-week program — totaling 60 training hours — was delivered in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under its Rule of Law Enhancement Project.

The curriculum covered the center's training methodology in the justice context, the full training cycle from planning to impact assessment, needs analysis, objective formulation, program design, participatory training techniques, and outcome measurement tools.

International Partnerships and Local Impact

The program reflects the CRTC's broader strategy to expand training across the entire criminal justice system, covering members of the Public Prosecutor's Office, judicial bodies, and all relevant justice sector actors. The Attorney General himself — who chairs the center's board of directors — visited the January session to monitor progress and reinforce the center's localization policy.

This international cooperation, particularly with UNDP, has been instrumental in building Libya's domestic training capacity. By equipping Libyan prosecutors with modern instructional skills, the center reduces reliance on foreign training programs while ensuring that knowledge transfer remains contextually relevant to Libya's legal framework.

Building a Sustainable Training Ecosystem

The certified trainer program is part of a multi-year strategy by the CRTC to create a self-sustaining training ecosystem within Libya's justice sector. Each cohort of newly certified trainers is expected to train subsequent groups, creating a multiplier effect that extends the program's reach far beyond its initial participants.

This approach is particularly significant given Libya's ongoing justice sector reforms and the need for qualified personnel who can deliver consistent, high-quality training across the country's prosecution offices and courts.

Alignment with Broader Justice Reforms

The CRTC's initiatives align with broader national efforts to strengthen rule of law institutions in Libya. The program supports the development of professional standards within the judiciary and prosecution service, contributing to more effective case management, improved investigation techniques, and enhanced courtroom procedures.

As Libya continues its transitional justice process, building institutional capacity remains a priority for both national authorities and international partners. Programs like the certified trainer initiative represent concrete steps toward a more professional and accountable justice system.

— Libya Press / News Desk