Doha, Qatar: The Criminal Studies Institute at the Public Prosecution has reported significant achievements in training, capacity building, and knowledge development throughout 2025, reflecting its continued commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the justice system and developing national competencies.
According to the Institute’s annual statistics, a total of 1,863 trainees benefited from its various programmes during the year. These included 12 refresher courses for members of the Public Prosecution, attended by 181 trainees, and 25 preparation courses for judicial officers, which attracted 975 trainees.
The Institute also organised two qualifying courses for Assistant Prosecutors, attended by 20 trainees, in addition to 22 administrative and specialised training courses that benefited 364 trainees. At the regional and international levels, two specialised training courses were conducted with the participation of 103 trainees.
In the field of academic engagement, the Institute hosted 15 university students as part of its external training programme, while 51 participants took part in two training visits organized during the year.
The Criminal Studies Institute further strengthened institutional cooperation through five official visits involving prosecution bodies and relevant entities, including the Swiss Public Prosecution, the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution, the Syrian Public Prosecution, the Kazakh Public Prosecution, and the Palestinian Judicial Police.
In terms of legal awareness, the Institute organised four legal seminars, attended by 154 participants, contributing to the dissemination of legal knowledge and best practices. Meanwhile, the Public Prosecution Library continued to expand its resources, reaching 9,222 titles, including 58 heritage publications.
These figures underscore the Criminal Studies Institute’s pivotal role in advancing professional training, fostering legal culture, and supporting the objectives of institutional development within the Public Prosecution during 2025.