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Laws reflect the values and aspirations of a society and articulate the rules by which people live. Effective systems of law and justice are therefore essential to build and maintain a healthy society.

For societies and nations to function well, governments must be bound by the law, citizens must be treated equally under the law, basic human rights must be protected and upheld by the law, and everyone must have access to justice.

Coffey International Development has experience supporting integrated law and justice reforms across a broad spectrum of institutions, both public and private, and of building the capacities of communities to reduce and prevent crime. We provide policy, advisory and management services in security and justice sector development, stabilisation and conflict prevention.

Our experience in this area includes work with donor agencies, government and public bodies in various countries and private companies requiring specialised solutions.

Our services in this area include:

Supporting Corporate Services

Technical and operational activities cannot be performed effectively without the support of strategic corporate services. Coffey International Development has a range of systems and experienced professionals that can offer tailored solutions to meet the specific requirements of each client.

Anti-Corruption

Corruption is a corrosive force that undermines good governance and development outcomes. We are able to offer a comprehensive range of cutting-edge solutions and expert personnel to meet the challenge of tackling corruption at all levels, in both organised and opportunistic forms.

Border Security and Anti-Human Trafficking

Our experts are able to provide direct technical expertise, advice and strategic support to strengthen border security and prepare comprehensive overarching strategies that addresses the causes that drive human trafficking. 

Forensic Services

From the review of complex criminal investigation cases to disaster victim identification and counterterrorism efforts, Coffey International Development's diverse range of highly credentialed and experienced forensic experts are making an increasing contribution to the effective operation of the law, justice and security sectors.

Human Rights

By focusing exclusively on the police, justice and security, in cooperation with other organisations, Coffey International Development seek to protect civil liberties and to promote human rights by developing the human and institutional capacity of the host countries.

Project Services

With a multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced and credentialed staff we are able to provide a high quality service turning clients goals and objectives into operational reality.

Security Sector Reform

The way in which security operations interact through seamless and integrated approaches with enforcement agencies is gaining strategic relevance within national and international arenas.

Correctional Reform

Correctional reform, spanning the continuum from legislation review to community based corrections and prisoner rehabilitation, are integral elements of wider and more effective law and justice sector reforms.

Police Reforms

We have developed an unsurpassed knowledge of contemporary policing systems, practices and techniques.

Legal and Judicial Reform

Coffey International Development supports clients to achieve organisational effectiveness within national justice systems including within the frameworks of governments' reform agendas.

Access to Justice

The focus of our work includes assisting formal and informal sector actors to provide fair and equal service to all citizens, including the poor and the marginalised, to help create the conditions for security, equitability and certainty in communities.

For further information on our work in law and justice, please contact:
Alan McCagh on +61 8 9355 7199 or email: alan_mccagh@coffey.com,
Malcolm Butler on +1 202 247 7051 or email: mbutler@msi-inc.com.

Read about some of our Security and Justice projects:

Security and Justice Training Course for Practitioners

Coffey International Development and the University of Birmingham, UK, are running a practical case study orientated course on Security and Justice. The course explores the linkages between the security and justice sectors and the benefits and challenges of a coherent approach.

For more information or to enrol click here