Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi, today held a joint meeting with the Secretary General, directors of departments, agencies and offices of the Ministry of Justice.

Minister Kuçi has demanded a greater commitment from the directors in order not to have any possible concessions during the work. The Minister has also requested that each director prepares the main objectives of the work he/she provides to achieve this year.

First of all, the Minister asked that the Ministry of Justice determines the objectives which shall reform certain parts of sectors within its responsibilities, increase efficiency at work as well as the development policies of the Ministry of Justice.

Minister reiterated the importance of the implementation of the legislative program of the Ministry of Justice provided for this year and the start of work on the harmonization of laws. Moreover, he pointed out that the coming year should be a year of implementation of policies that the Ministry has established over the last two years.

Minister Kuçi also asked for a greater commitment in informing the public about the competencies and responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice. In this regard, Minister Kuçi said that citizens should be informed that the Ministry of Justice is an independent executive institution and has no competencies over the courts and the prosecutor's offices.