ECRIS Support Programme (ESP)
The ECRIS Support Programme aims to assist Member States in implementing ECRIS, conduct training needs analysis, explore exchanging criminal records extracts for non-criminal purposes, and engage partner countries for collaborative efforts. Methodology includes PRINCE II approach, stakeholder meetings, central authority visits, and establishing an Information Centre. Contact Nicholas Apps for more information.
ECRIS Support Programme (ESP)
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ECRIS Support Programme (ESP) Criminal Justice 2007-2013 JLS/2010/JPEN/AG launch date 15 June 2011 Nicholas Apps
ESP Objectives • Support Member States with implementation of ECRIS • Carry out Training Needs Analysis for Member States • Explore requirements to exchange extracts of criminal records for purposes other than criminal proceedings
Support Member States with implementation of ECRIS • Studies, consultation and translation of documents • Focus groups capturing advice and recommendations • Joint working with partner countries • Establishment of an Information Centre to support Member States
Conduct Training Needs Analysis in Member States • Issues relating to the functioning of the ECRIS business processes • Capture and share best practice • Identify opportunities to implement training programmes throughout the EU • Make recommendations about sustainable training programmes
Explore requirements to exchange extracts of criminal records for purposes other than criminal proceedings. • Address potential requirements for the exchange for other purposes • firearms licencing; • prevention of sex offenders working with children • Make findings available in respective language
Partner Countries • Estonia • France • Latvia • Lithuania
Methodology • PRINCE II approach (PID, Project Board, Gantt chart) • Early engagement with partner countries • Stakeholder meetings with partners • EU-wide country engagement • Standard programme of questions for each MS • Central Authority visits • Establish an Information Centre • Conduct Training Needs Analysis • Concluding report and presentation to the European Commission
Questionsnicholas.apps@acro.pnn.police.ukESP Project Manager