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State spent €400k on witness protection in 2021 but figure likely to rise to protect Jonathan Dowdall

The State spent just €400,000 on the secretive Witness Security Programme (WSP) in 2021 but that figure is likely to increase to protect the family of Jonathan Dowdall.

Head of Investigations (Prosecutions) (549)

Main Tasks and Responsibilities: · To conduct, in close collaboration with the Senior Prosecutor, the investigation and prosecution of cases within the mandate of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO), including devising and contributing to the implementation of prosecutorial strategies an objectives; · To supervise, manage, coordinate and direct the work of staff of the Division of Prosecution and Investigation, including those in the Investigations and Analysis Unit, Trial Team Unit (Trial Teams) and Disclosure and Evidence Unit; · To coordinate and oversee daily investigative and prosecutorial tasks; · To assist in indictment and evidence reviews; · To ensure operational coordination with teams managed by the Head of Operational and Witness Security Unit;

Operational Security Officer (507)

Reporting Line: The Operational Security Officer reports to the Deputy Specialist Prosecutor through the Head of the Operational and Witness Security Unit. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: · To provide personal security advice and support to the staff of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) involved in investigative missions and other special operations; · To work jointly with other security elements of the SPO whilst deployed in the field in order to ensure a harmonised approach to risk mitigation and thereby ensure the security of the SPO staff, as well as interlocutors and witnesses; · To provide security support and services within the SPO offices and, in coordination with Registry Security Staff, within the area of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office for SPO staff and visitors;

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