GRC is pleased to announce the Korean translation of our Basic Investigative Standards for International Crimes (‘BIS’)!
The BIS aims to assist human rights defenders and other concerned professionals in documenting and investigating international crimes and human rights violations in line with best practice. It ensures that information and evidence is effectively collected, preserved and readily available and admissible for justice and accountability efforts.
The BIS:
- Draws on widely accepted international standards, including those of the International Criminal Court
- Provides an overview of international human rights, humanitarian, and criminal law
- Explains key elements required to build international crimes cases
- Outlines practical and ethical steps for documentation and investigations, including risk assessments
- Offers guidance on collecting and preserving physical, documentary, digital, and OSINT evidence
- Highlights survivor-centred principles for engaging with victims and witnesses
The BIS was translated as part of our work with Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) on mapping and addressing North Korean transnational repression. The Korean version will reach a wider audience and particularly support civil society actors documenting North Korean human rights violations.
Learn more about the updated BIS here.