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| NEED |
Are there certain types of crime that are being targeted?
Can a witness protection program satisfactorily contribute to the
fight against these types of crime?
Are there other means through which witnesses can be protected?
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ORGANISATION
AND OPERATION
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| Legal status |
Should the program be created by legislation or by some other
means?
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| Administration |
Should the program be administered :
- by an existing law enforcement agency?
- by a new agency created specifically for this purpose?
What training should witness protection personnel receive?
Is there a need for a network of contacts in other governmental
agencies to help facilitate the protection of witnesses?
Can such a network of contacts be established and remain confidential?
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| Financial resources |
What should be the level of funding?
Who should provide the necessary financial resources?
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| Admission |
Who should be eligible or ineligible for the program?
What factors should be considered when evaluating a candidate for
the program?
How early in the investigation process should witness protection
issues be considered?
Who should be responsible for assessing candidates for the program?
Who makes the final decision on admission to the program?
Should the final decision be subject to appeal?
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| Benefits |
What should be the extent of the benefits granted under the program?
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| Obligations |
What should the obligations of the protecting agency and the
witness be?
Should these obligations be in writing and signed by both parties?
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| Protection |
What forms of protection should be available?
What should the duration of the protection be?
Should protection be possible for foreign nationals?
How can protection be terminated?
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| Security |
Should any aspect of the program be public knowledge?
Should there be penalties for those who compromise the security of
a protected witness or the integrity of the program? |
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