On this occasion, it was expressed the commitment for the planning and implementation of the concrete measures of the “Justice 2020” agenda, including the successful implementation of the laws adopted recently by the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo.

The Board of “Justice 2020” agenda, composed of the Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, the Chair of Kosovo Judicial Council, Nehat Idrizi, the Chair of Kosovo Prosecutorial Council, Bahri Hyseni, and with the participation of EULEX Ambassador, Alexandra Papadopoulou, EU Office Head of Political, Economic, and European Integration Section, Riccardo Serri, Deputy Chief of Political and Economic Office at the US Embassy in Prishtina, Alison Storsve, has set priorities for the first quarter of this year.

Representatives of Kosovo justice institutions have expressed their full commitment to strengthening the rule of law sector in Kosovo, emphasizing that the Joint Agenda “Justice 2020” is focused on concrete planned measures with defined timeframes.

On the other hand, development partners have expressed their full assistance and support for this project with experts and other resources, in order for this agenda to succeed.

“Justice 2020” is focused on concrete measures aimed at the rapid improvement of management and efficiency within the justice system; therefore, today, the Board has discussed and agreed to work intensively on the following five issues during the coming months: reduction of backlog; establishment of mechanisms for the disciplinary liability of judges and prosecutors within the two Councils; establishment of the Special Department within the Basic Court of Prishtina; increase of number of notaries according to the formula 1 notary per 10 thousand residents; as well as the proper consolidation of mediators, as an integral part of the justice system.

The Board of “Justice 2020” agenda will meet regularly to follow up the completion of the activities they have agreed upon, thus engaging in the materialization of all the measures that are part of this Agenda.