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Security and Justice
Security and Justice
Security and Justice
Traditionally the reform of security and rule of law has looked at the police, the judiciary and at emergency preparedness. For the past two years UNDP has been working to promote a broader understanding of the needs of Kosovars and how their views can be incorporated into the region’s institutions. People in Kosovo are primarily concerned about the economy and the delivery of basic services. If these worries are left un-tackled they can, in some cases, lead to instability and provoke crises. The principle project in this area has been the Internal Security Sector Review. After extensive research into the concerns of ordinary Kosovars and consultations with decision makers within the government and international community, the ISSR is making recommendations in several key areas, which cover Kosovo’s future security architecture and management. The proposals are also a basis for future UNDP projects.
Working in co-operation with the Kosovo Judicial
Institute, UNDP has also developed a new programme to help simplify the work of
the judiciary. Since the arrival of the UN administration in Kosovo a range of
new criminal and civil legislation has been introduced, but research shows that
these laws are being interpreted in differing ways by judges. In an attempt to
bring a more unified approach to the law, the project will provide commentaries
on existing laws that will help judges in their work. This practice is used
widely throughout judicial systems around the world. On the job training, and
dedicated training courses provided by the project should also improve Kosovo’s
judicial service. The project will offer also extensive training to judges.
Justice Sector Capacity building
This
programme aims to provide support to professionalism and capacity development on
two levels: supporting institutional development, and supporting the reform of
overall practices in the sector. As a result of the need to tackle these issues
through a number of interventions, this component is divided into two
sub-components:
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Capacity Development for Improved Judicial Practices
Access to Justice
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Undertaking a detailed needs assessment of access to justice by vulnerable communities- women, minorities, displaced groups and internally displaced persons
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Improving access to information/legal literacy of citizens on their rights and entitlements, services of various legal aid providers and state institutions, transitional justice issues (in cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for enhancing empowerment, transparency, accountability and participation in rule of law;
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Improving the effectiveness of legal aid to eligible vulnerable communities through strengthening the capacity of the Legal Aid Commission offices at the municipal level, capacity of Kosovo Chamber of Advocates at the regional level, capacity of Court Liaison Offices in the towns and capacity of civil society groups in provision of legal aid and developing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms including implementation of a strategy for reducing case backlog ;
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Strengthening of Ombudsperson’s Institution as a strong oversight body for reviewing complaints against the institutions.
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Supporting regular coordination meetings on access to justice themes for all interested actors within Kosovo including government, international organizations, civil society groups, in order to facilitate a harmonized approach to access to justice issues in Kosovo.
Kosovo Small Arms Control Initiative
Support
to Security Sector Development
Support to Security Sector Development
is UNDP Kosovo’s premier platform for the provision of capacity development
assistance to Kosovo’s emerging security sector. 3SD deployed capacity-building
advisors” to provide policy advice and management support to government
stakeholders. Key project activities include facilitation of drafting workshops
for a number of laws and administrative instructions and provision of support
to development of a citizen feedback mechanism for Office of the Prime Minister. In September 2008, 3SD
co-hosted a “whole-of-government” seminar on SSR and development for 25 senior
Kosovo security policymakers in Berne, Switzerland. On the basis of a need
assessment conducted in November 2007, 3SD crafted a comprehensive
communications strategy for the Ministry of Internal Affairs that has been implemented
systematically over the subsequent months, with policy development at the
central level and a package of trainings for practitioners.
Women’s Safety and Security Initiative Plus
In 2008, WSSI continued to build a multi-sectoral partnership with key stakeholders in the area of women’s safety and security. WSSI supported establishment of interviewing rooms for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence in five regional police stations; secured advanced training in undercover operations for the Kosovo Police and sophisticated equipment for investigations and police operations; supported trainings for the judiciary (prosecutors, judges, and lawyers), journalists, municipal gender officers; and offered capacity building support to five safe-houses through training and equipment. WSSI served as the advisory and technical assistance secretariat to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the drafting of the National Strategy and Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings 2008 – 2011. In partnership with the Agency for Gender Equality in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Kosovo Women’s Network, WSSI published the groundbreaking report, Safety Begins at Home: Research to Inform the First Kosovo Strategy and National Action Plan against Domestic Violence.
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Project |
Focus |
Duration |
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1 |
Safety |
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2 |
Development |
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3 |
Security |
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4 |
Safety |
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5 |
Justice |
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6 |
Justice |
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7 |
Justice |
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