Security & Defense

#INTC2036365ADecree of 15 July 2021 on the Missions and Organization of the Direction of International Security Cooperation

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The law establishes a framework for the Direction of International Security Cooperation in France to manage international collaborations in security matters, excluding intelligence services. It coordinates efforts between police and gendarmerie organizations worldwide, guiding policies related to capacity building, technical training, and governance. The law also outlines the structure of the department, ensuring effective management and liaison with European and international counterparts.

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Key Changes

  • Establishment of organizational framework for international security cooperation
  • Coordination of global police and gendarmerie efforts excluding intelligence matters
  • Introduction of a structured department focused on capacity building and governance

Obligations

What this law requires

high

The Direction of International Security Cooperation must implement or facilitate technical, administrative, and governance cooperation of the Ministry of the Interior abroad.

Direction of International Security Cooperation
operational
high

The Direction of International Security Cooperation must design and implement technical cooperation focused on capacity building, training, and exchange of good practices.

Direction of International Security Cooperation
operational
high

The director of the Direction of International Security Cooperation must oversee the internal control of the activities of their services, both in France and abroad.

Director of the Direction of International Security Cooperation
operational
high

The Direction of International Security Cooperation must establish programming, execute, and monitor cooperative actions in liaison with relevant ministries and financial partners.

Direction of International Security Cooperation
operational
high

The Direction must facilitate the operational cooperation of French investigative services and ensure the transmission of relevant information to police and gendarmerie.

Direction of International Security Cooperation
operational

Affected Parties

French Ministry of the InteriorInternational Security Coordination Bodies

Tags

international cooperation,police,security governance