Some 22 law enforcement representatives from Libya, Palestine*, and Tunisia participated in a training session for first responders to cybercrime investigations and other criminal investigations involving electronic evidence. The activity was organised by the CyberSouth+ project, a joint initiative of the European Union and the Council of Europe, and took place in Tunis on 15–16 April 2025.
Given the increasing use of technology, electronic evidence has become a crucial element in virtually all types of criminal investigations and therefore the criminal justice authorities must keep pace with modern investigative techniques, technological advancements, and evolving legal frameworks.
This training contributed to the strengthening of the participants' technical skills and legal knowledge, particularly in the areas of dealing with victims of cybercrime, collecting electronic evidence at crime scenes, preserving its integrity, and conducting the first steps in cybercrime investigations.
The course also provided an opportunity for participants to share experiences and exchange information with trainers and peers through open discussions, enabling the identification of common challenges and good practices.
The CyberSouth+ project will continue to assist criminal justice authorities from its partners in strengthening their domestic legal framework and enhance their capacities to deal wit cybercrime and electronic evidence.
Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC)
Octopus Platform – Guide for First Responders to Cybercrime Investigations (2021)
* This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of Council of Europe and European Union member States on this issue.