Strategic Insight
Investigative Depth
Global Impact
Expert Research and Advisory on Global Threats to African Security
About Pearl International Insights
Pearl International Insights (PII) is a leading research and consultancy organisation, founded by Dr. Hazel Cameron, that brings together deep investigative experience and academic expertise.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience, PII delivers expert analysis and advisory support to legal professionals, humanitarian organisations, and governmental bodies, and other stakeholders at al levels of society.
Our work addresses some of the world’s most pressing and complex challenges, including state criminality, systemic corruption, armed conflict, violent extremism and transnational organised criminal networks.
What We Do
Our Core Services
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State Crime & Political Violence Analysis
Uncovering state complicity, systemic corruption, and human rights abuses. -
Transnational Organised Crime Mapping
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Expert Advisory & Country Risk Reporting
Delivering evidence-based intelligence for legal teams, NGOs, and policymakers.
Consultancy
Whether you’re preparing for litigation, shaping policy, or working in high-risk contexts, PII provides the intelligence and clarity you need.
Need Expert Insight You Can Rely On?
Our work empowers legal, humanitarian, and policy actors to navigate some of the most politically sensitive and high-risk environments in sub-Saharan Africa—with confidence, credibility, and clarity.
Testimonials
As a practitioner of over 20yrs I have come across Dr Cameron’s reports frequently. The quality of those reports is evident from the fact they are bespoke, focused and presented in the correct amount of detail, whilst devoid of excessive or irrelevant commentary and do not stray into areas beyond the remit of a country expert. Barrister colleagues also recommend Dr Cameron to their instructing solicitors and each other, which is further testimony of her standing as a reputable country expert.
Tasaddat Hussain Barrister (Garden Court North Chambers), ManchesterMy colleague and I instructed Dr Cameron to provide us with an expert country report in relation to health (HIV, mental health and disability) and access to social assistance in Uganda, to assist the Court in the course of our client’s human rights appeal against the Home Office’s refusal of his claim for leave to remain in the UK. Dr Cameron’s report was detailed and thorough, including both a comprehensive literature review and insight from in-country actors in order to respond to the specific questions posed. Her report and follow up were invaluable to the success of the appeal. We also appreciated her patience and responsiveness in dealing with some challenges on the way! Much recommended for anyone seeking expert evidence on Uganda.
Helen BaronSolicitor, LondonThank you so much for your extremely swift turnaround (and in fact, the Adjudicator yesterday was also most appreciative of how swiftly you had produced your first Addendum for us as well – thank you!)
Queenie LauBarrister (Temple Chambers), Hong KongI instructed Hazel to complete two country expert reports on Zimbabwe. Hazel completed the reports very quickly and kept me updated the whole time. The reports themselves were brilliant and covered a vast range of the struggles my clients would have faced upon return to Zimbabwe. The reports were brilliantly written, comprehensive and easy to understand. I have recommended Hazel to colleagues and would definitely instruct her again
Sara Abel Solicitor, LeicesterYour expert witness report was very thorough and persuasive. Thank you for your hard work on this case. I think it will have a big impact on the court’s decision.
Michael J. McCarroll Solicitor, Denver, USAI’ve had the pleasure of working with Dr Hazel Cameron with many of my immigration matters. She reliable, efficient and a very credible expert. Her work speaks volumes and she can identify the main issues and can provide a detailed, researched based analysis of the matter in hand. Her professional expertise and opinion has always been an important factor in determining the outcome of many cases. She is brilliant. I would highly recommend.
Tasaddat Hussain Barrister (Garden Court North Chambers), ManchesterI instructed Hazel to draft an expert report focusing on the treatment of political dissidents in Zimbabwe, namely MDC members. Her report was detailed and her conclusions genuine; I believe that her expertise was invaluable in assisting with my client’s case. Hazel also contacted her connections in Zimbabwe and managed to authenticate documents we sought to rely on. She really went the extra mile and I would recommend her to anyone seeking expert opinion.
Sam Jubb Solicitor, ManchesterThe case was successful. The Judge was very impressed with your report! Thank you!
Andrew Bradley Solicitor, Glasgow