
In support of justice in Kosovo, the Agency for International Development, of the U.S. promoted the Guide for Prosecutorial offices, and the Code of Conduct for Staff of the Prosecutorial offices.
At the promotion ceremony of Guide for Prosecutorial offices and Code of Conduct for Staff of the Prosecution was also present Minister of Justice Mr. Haki Demolli, who stressed that the drafting and launching of these two documents is of particular importance.
"There is no doubt that these two documents, which are promoted today represent the continuation of provisions, which during this year are compiled from various institutions dealing with organizational structure, rights and duties, conditions, and the work of prosecutors in Kosovo in general, said Minister , adding that one of his priorities, as the minister of justice is the reforms of justice system , which began with the proceeding of laws by the Ministry in the Assembly, namely the Law on Courts, which has passed the first hearing and is expected to pass soon in a second hearing in the Assembly, when will approved. "Kosovo's government also approved passing in the Assembly the draft law for the State Prosecutor , Prosecutorial Council Draft and Judicial Council of Kosovo", stated Minister Demolli.
This guide according to the chief prosecutor in Kosovo, Mr Ismet Kabashi promotes transparency, efficiency and responsibility in each office and as such should be implemented immediately in all prosecution offices.
Whereas, with regard to the Code of Conduct, prosecutor Kabashi said that the Code provides that, beside other professional services offered to citizens of Kosovo at any time by promoting public confidence in the integrity and effectiveness of the prosecutor's office and the justice system.
Meanwhile, Acting Chief EULEX, Mr. Johannes Van Vreeswijk, urged the people of Kosovo to have trust in EULEX, because according to him, EULEX will continue to work in favor of law and rule of law.
Guide on prosecutorial office serves as a reference document and does not replace any other law, regulation or sub legal act in the Republic of Kosovo.
U.S. government helped the Kosovo Prosecutorial Service in improving the efficiency of the prosecution services and the establishment of systems needed to work more effectively.