Total number of pre-trial investigations that were concluded within a given calendar year in areas/jurisdictions receiving Grants' support. It helps assess law enforcement and judicial activity, providing insight into crime trends and legal enforcement effectiveness.

Pre-trial investigation is understood as the formal process of gathering evidence and determining whether sufficient grounds exist to initiate prosecution before a case proceeds to trial. It typically involves law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities conducting inquiries into alleged criminal offenses.

A pre-trial investigation is considered "completed" when law enforcement and judicial authorities have gathered sufficient evidence to decide whether to proceed with prosecution, dismiss the case, or apply alternative measures.

Given that the unit of measurement is 'annual number', this indicator requires a baseline value.

This indicator can be tailored to specific case types, such as:

Number of pre-trial investigations on DGBV cases completed

Number of pre-trial investigations on corruption cases completed (serious and organised crimes)

Number of pre-trial investigations on hate crime cases completed (serious and organised crimes)