Introduction 

This session will focus on discussing and exchanging lessons learned and good practices in the domain of democratic oversight of national security. Effective oversight mechanisms are essential to protecting democratic principles, protecting human rights, and ensuring accountability in security operations. This session brings together experts and practitioners to share experiences and best practices for enhancing oversight frameworks of national security.  

Key questions and objectives 

• What are the good practices in the field of democratic oversight of national security?  
• What are the lessons learned?  
• How can democratic regimes reinforce collaboration and sharing of lessons learned in this field?