JT partners

The JT was formally established in 2018 under article 19 of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime consisting of law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities of Italy, the Netherlands and the UK. While the ICC-OTP was an active participant in the JT from the start, it formally joined as a JT partner, along with the Spain, in September 2022. Europol’s European Migrant Smuggling Centre (EMSC) has been involved from the early stages of the cooperation. While Europol is not a formal partner in the agreement, the Agency plays a crucial role in the JT, providing a platform for securely exchanging operational information, and supporting with the coordination of operational responses, with information and analysis.

The JT is seeking to expand its cooperation and is engaging in discussions with several other relevant EU member states.