Communication of enforcement-related information

Directed to the Secretariat

12.88

The Secretariat shall convene a meeting of experts, including representatives of the CITES Tiger Enforcement Task Force, ICPO-Interpol and the World Customs Organization, to: identify measures to improve the flow of enforcement-related data to and from relevant international, regional and national law enforcement organizations, CITES Management Authorities and the CITES Secretariat; to assist the coordination of investigations regarding violations of the Convention; and to help maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding law enforcement information.

12.89

The Secretariat shall report to the Standing Committee on the outcome of the meeting, so that recommendations may be made for consideration at the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.