This publication is a compilation of the "Best-practice Surveys" on measures against organised crime prepared by a group of specialists of the Council of Europe between 1998 and 2003. The surveys provide insights into areas which continue to be of greatest relevance to practitioners and decision-makers: witness protection; reversing the burden of proof in confiscating the proceeds of crime; interception of communication and intrusive surveillance; crime analysis; cross-border co-operation; provisions on membership in criminal organisations; co-operation against trafficking in human beings; preventive legal measures against organised crime.The publication is also a reflection of some of the achievements since 1997, when - at the 2nd Summit of heads of state and government - European leaders charged the Council of Europe to step up measures against organised crime, corruption and money laundering.
Introduction
1- Witness protection
2 - Reversing the burden of proof in confiscating the proceeds of crime
3 - Interception of communication and intrusive surveillance
4 - Crime analysis
5 - Cross-border co-operation
6 - Provisions on membership in criminal organisations
7 - Co-operation against trafficking in human beings
8 - Preventive legal measures
Appendix: Guiding Principles on the fight against organised crime
