Technical Experts Working Group on Irregular Movements
The Ad Hoc Group Technical Experts Working Group on Irregular Movements provides the opportunity for members to share information on how to detect and deter irregular movements through borders and deal effectively with people smugglers by pursuing and prosecuting those involved in illegal activity.
Initially titled “Technical Experts Working Group on Irregular Movement by Air”, the Group’s scope was broadened in 2012 to include movements by land and sea.
In addition to Working Group meetings, workshops are held on specific issues of concern to the Membership.
The Regional Immigration Liaison Officer Network (RILON) is an initiative of this working group.
Technical Experts Working Group meetings
Third Bali Process Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration - Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13-14 February 2020
Second Bali Process Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration - Bangkok, Thailand, 12-13 February 2019
First Bali Process Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration - Manila, Philippines, 23-24 April 2018
Sixth Technical Experts Working Group Meeting on: Irregular Migration "Beyond Documents" - Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28-31 October 2014
Fifth Technical Experts Working Group Meeting on: Immigration Information and Intelligence Sharing Mechanisms - Strategies in Action
- Auckland, New Zealand, 24-27 June 2013
Fourth Technical Experts Working Group Meeting on: Irregular Movements
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11-14 June 2012
Third Technical Experts Working Group Meeting on: Irregular Movement by Air
- Negombo, Sri Lanka 14-16 November 2011
Second Technical Experts Working Group Meeting on: Irregular Movement by Air
- Colombo, Sri Lanka 10-11 May 2011
First Technical Experts Working Group Meeting on: Irregular Movement by Air
- Colombo, Sri Lanka 22-23 March 2010
Technical Experts Workshops
Technical Experts Workshop on Combatting Trafficking in Persons
- Bali , Indonesia, 28-30 May 2012
Technical Expert Workshop on Mutual Legal Assistance and Law Enforcement Cooperation - Bangkok, Thailand 30 May - 1 June 2011
