In Oher, is continuing the second day of the EU-Western Balkans justice and home affairs inter-ministerial forum, in which Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi has participated in discussions and presentations on the topic of judicial independence and protection of personal data, while in his speech revealed the achievements in the field of justice, rule of law in Kosovo, but also the challenges that is facing.

"Law and order are the main target of the Republic of Kosovo where together with all stakeholders government and non-government, including the media and civil society, and through these mechanisms will advance our common values in order to further approximation with European integration and will also help the democratic order and economic development, which are the goals and criteria for EU membership. In this respect, the independence of the judiciary and prosecution are an essential element to having a genuine meritocracy where the rule of law and society is based on values of professional integrity.

Kosovo government has significantly advanced the status of judge and prosecutor in the country, by making them possible freedom and professional integrity intact, with social and material status. Political will we materialize with full equality of powers by mentioning judiciary as a major forefront of the rule of law, "said Kuçi.

Minister of Justice of Kosovo, has spoken about the reforms in legislation that is undertaking  the Government through the development of modern laws and full support for the growing number of judges and prosecutors, with the Kosovo government will further increase the budget and the other  to provide functional independence of these two institutions. Through the construction of the Palace of Justice, the Government and the European Commission intend to conclude the necessary physical infrastructure as a pre-condition  for modernization of justice.

Kuçi  further stated that the Government relation with EULEX is complementary in the field of justice for what will be built  local capacities and professional standards. Among other things, he mentioned the strategy of the Ministry which he leads  on establishment of  Academy of Justice that will include all mechanisms and current institutions of justice, which will enable a more adequate education of candidates for judges, prosecutors , notaries, mediators, etc..
 
Forum ended its work today with the conclusions of the European Commission representatives and the  Ministers of Justice of Western Balkan countries.