Africa & Caribbean Counter Terrorism, Security and Legislatures Academy
EST. 2010 · UK
Equipping lawmakers and security institutions to counter terrorism within the rule of law.
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WHAT WE DO
Executive courses in counter-terrorism law, security governance and parliamentary oversight, delivered by serving practitioners and leading regional scholars.
Policy papers, model legislative frameworks and threat analysis tailored to African and Caribbean security contexts — grounded in evidence, written for lawmakers.
Direct support to parliaments drafting, reviewing and harmonising security legislation, oversight mechanisms and accountability frameworks.
LEADERSHIP
Seasoned legislators. Institutional expertise. Regional impact.
Strategic direction, fiduciary oversight and institutional accountability.
Curriculum standards, certification and examination integrity.
Eminent legislators, jurists and security chiefs guiding strategy.
Delivery hubs coordinating programmes across Africa and the Caribbean.
VISION STATEMENT // ACCTSLA
A secure Africa and Caribbean where strong, accountable institutions safeguard democracy and the rule of law — through education, research and principled oversight.READ OUR CHARTER
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INSTITUTIONAL OVERSIGHT // REGIONAL SECURITY UNIT
The Gap We Close
Threats are escalating — terrorism, insurgency, transnational crime, cyber-enabled extremism — yet institutional capacity remains fragmented across the region.
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The real gap is not manpower — it is authority.
Digital authority is now the first gate of trust.
Personnel are assessed online before they are engaged in the field.
ACCTSLA emerges to close this gap — decisively.
Our Mission
Four pillars, one mandate: institutions equipped with practical innovative intelligence systems to overcome pressure and scale.
Technical support for parliaments drafting and scrutinising counter-terrorism and national security legislation.
Advisory support for civilian oversight, ethics and accountability across security and intelligence institutions.
Rigorous, evidence-led research and policy analysis rooted in regional realities across both regions.
Joint training and cross-border cooperation programmes linking legislatures and security institutions.
Our Track Record
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Oversight, lawmaking and budget-scrutiny programmes designed for sitting members of parliament and their staff.
View Programmes →Certificate courses in counter-terrorism strategy, intelligence oversight and civil-military relations.
Explore Courses →Collaborate on policy papers, model legislation and regional threat assessments with our research faculty.
Read Research →Fund scholarships, co-host convenings and extend the Academy's reach across both regions.
Partner With Us →Oversight and advocacy training for NGOs monitoring legislative accountability and security governance.
Get Involved →Briefings, expert commentary and investigative training on parliamentary oversight and security governance.
Media Enquiries →Global Reach
Partner legislatures, security institutions and allied bodies across Africa, the Caribbean and beyond.
