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Yes, A Joint Investigation Team (‘JIT’) is an investigation team set up for a set period, based on an agreement between two or more States and/or competent authorities, for a specific purpose. A JIT allows team members from different countries to share information without the need for a formal letter of request, and is therefore an alternative to MLA. Such requests can be commenced through police co-operation.

Second Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Assistance Convention on Mutual Assistance and Cooperation between Customs Administrations

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation Police co-operation should be used. If direct contact between a foreign police force and a UK police force has not already been established, the NCA should be contacted with the request. National Crime Agency (NCA) Units 1 - 6 Citadel Place, Tinworth Street, London SE11 5EF * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) The relevant law enforcement agency.

All requests should be in English. If an English translation is not provided, is incomplete, or is not carried out to a high professional standard, the request will be sent back to the requesting authority.

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a. Special requirements Dual criminality applies Participating officers are bound by the law of the UK when operating on UK territory b. Other useful information Eurojust has developed an expertise in drafting and negotiating JITs and is also a potential source of funding for JITs. Prosecutors or courts contemplating a JIT with the UK are advised to consult their National Desk at Eurojust to discuss the case further. The link below gives information for competent authorities abroad about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mutual-legal-assistance-mla-requests