At the initiative of Vitalii Romaniuk, Director of Educational and Research Institute No. 1 of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, and with the support of Tetiana Matiushkova, Head of the International Cooperation Department, Professor Alan Oldfield of Bangor University (Wales, United Kingdom) delivered a lecture to cadets studying under the D8 “Law” educational programme. The lecture was entitled “Specific Features of Investigating Organised Crime in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

Professor Oldfield discussed the functioning of the British criminal justice system, modern approaches to the investigation of serious and organised crime, and practical aspects of combating organised criminal activity. The lecture enabled the cadets to deepen their knowledge of international law enforcement practices and consider how these approaches could be applied in their future professional work as investigators.

The event marked another step in strengthening academic cooperation between Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs and Bangor University, as well as in involving international academics in the training of future law enforcement officers.

Simultaneous interpretation of the lecture was provided by third-year cadets of Educational and Research Institute No. 1, Albina Ilina and Mariia Shmyhol. They demonstrated a high level of English proficiency and a strong command of professional legal terminology, ensuring effective communication between the lecturer and the audience.

ХKharkiv National University of Internal Affairs continues to develop international educational cooperation with the aim of enhancing the quality of professional training for future officers of the National Police of Ukraine.