2009‐2012
Republika e Kosovës
Republika Kosovo-Republic of Kosovo
Qeveria – Vlada- Govenment
STATE STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO ON CRIME PREVENTION ACTION PLAN October 2009,
Pristina
STATE STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO ON CRIME
PREVENTION AND ACTION PLAN
2009-2012
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Message from the Minister
Strategy on Prevention of Crime and Action Plan drafted for the first time in the
Republic of Kosovo are two strategic documents expressing clearly that the rule of law
is an absolute priority of the Government of Kosovo platform for zero tolerance
against crime.
The preservation of freedom, security and property of citizens it is a holy mission that
despite requiring continues commitment has also challenges constantly. Overcoming
these challenges we will come out ever more stronger and more courageous in facing
all those involved in criminal activities with the force of law, a force which derives
from the most contemporary Constitution and which respects human rights.
The nature of crime is multi-dimensional and therefore our approach will involve
various institutions of Kosovo which will uncompromisingly fight this negative
phenomenon by ensuring the rule of law in the Republic of Kosovo. Crime occurs
throughout the region and therefore this issue should be addressed at the regional
level.
Ministry of Internal Affairs takes an important role for coordinating actions for
implementation of this strategy and action plan. Strategy and Action Plan are
designed in full compliance with the policies of the Government for Fight against all
kinds of crime and in accordance with these policies and zero tolerance standing
against crime will be fully implemented and with an additional oversight.
Taking into consideration the fact that the drafting of these two documents is a
considerable achievement of the Republic of Kosovo institutions, and given that this
strategy has strategic objectives to fight and prevent crime, and an action plan with
concrete actions for fighting and preventing crime, I state my belief that will there be
made important steps in this regard.
Only, well prepared and committed rule of law institutions, in the service of all
citizens of the country with no distinction, will ensure us to feel calm now when we
are independent and have the responsibility for the security of our country. Only in
this way, we will ensure a secure future for our society, for our children.
Minister of Internal Affairs
Zenun Pajaziti
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CONTENT
I.
INTRODUCTION
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II.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE
STATE STRATEGY ON CRIME PREVENTION
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1. Principle of Constitutionality and Legality
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Principle of Professionalism
Principle of Continuity
Principle of Credibility
Principle of Human Rights and Liberties
Principle of Security
Principle of Proportionality
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III.
IV.
V.
CURRENT SITUATION
VISION AND MISSION
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
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VII.
INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS
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National Coordinator
Secretariat
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Justice
Kosovo Intelligence Agency
Kosovo Anti-Corruption Agency
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Local Government Administration
Ministry of Economy and Finances
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning
Kosovo Judicial Council
Kosovo Prosecutorial Council
Prosecution Offices and Courts
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VIII. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
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Prevention of crime through the development of the early intervention/reaction system,
Further development of the legal infrastructure,
Advancement of institutional capacities in order to prevent crime,
Further development of cooperation and coordination,
Development and implementation of social measures/services in order to prevent crime.
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IX.
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION 13-14
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Role of the monitoring system,
Institutional capacities for monitoring and evaluation,
Selection of Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators,
Final Indicators,
Intermediate Indicators,
Monitoring and Evaluation Instruments,
7. Dissemination and Use of Monitoring and Evaluation Results.
X. ACTION PLAN
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ANNEX 1. ABBREVIATIONS
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ANNEX 2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
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ANNEX 3. STATISTICS ON TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS FOR THE PERIOD
FROM 2004 – 2009
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ANNEX 4. REPORT ON CRIME FLUCTUATIONS (1/01/2004 – 30/6/2009)
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STATE STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO ON CRIME
PREVENTION
I.
INTRODUCTION
Based on various analysis carried out to date, it has been noted that when compared to the
European Union member states the crime rate in the Republic of Kosovo is lower, whereas in
comparison to regional countries the crime rate is higher.
Kosovo’s further economic and social development, and advancement in the European integration
process will bring forth more possibilities for the increase of crime rate, therefore, it is crucial that
the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo address this phenomenon promptly.
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo through drafting this strategy aims to respond to this
phenomenon with a preventive approach by undertaking precautionary measures.
Crime prevention policy of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo is an important element,
aiming to become a national security mechanism in combating and preventing crime.
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo has identified that the key priority for this strategy
requires an integrated response between all institutions, with a focus on cooperation.
Besides the responsibilities of relevant institutions for combating crime, this strategy aims to
establish an additional mechanism for crime reduction through prevention.
Prevention means ‘all activities that have an impact on halting and reducing crime as a social
phenomenon, both in the quantitative and qualitative aspects, either through permanent and
structured measures of cooperation or through ad-hoc initiatives.
The need to draft this strategy comes as a necessity and requirement to direct specific activities of
police and other institutions towards planning, developing and implementing an Action Plan on
crime prevention.
This Strategy is a document that defines goals, fundamental principles, determines objectives,
responsible institutions and ways to succeed in crime prevention.
This Strategy on Crime Prevention includes:
- Building an early intervention/reaction system in order to prevent crime.
- Developing and implementing social measures/services in order to prevent crime.
- Situational measures, with a focus on technical measures, including urban planning, in order to
provide public safety, to limit opportunities for committing crime, increase apprehension
possibility of offender and reduce proceeds from crime.
- Informing citizens on the security situation, as well as on safety instructions and the promotion
of direct engagement in order to raise the awareness to undertake proactive steps to improve their
own safety and the safety of their neighbourhoods.
- Building necessary capacities, strengthening the proposed crime prevention system, improving
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implementation conditions through national and local support.
The objectives of this Strategy shall cover the next three-year period (2009 – 2012)
II.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE STATE
STRATEGY ON CRIME PREVENTION
In achieving the objectives foreseen with the State Strategy on Crime Prevention, the institutions
of the Republic of Kosovo are guided by the following principles:
Principle of Constitutionality and Legality– Actions undertaken in order to prevent crime must
be based on the provisions provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, legislation
in force and international agreements.
Principle of Professionalism– Crime prevention requires good experts, sharing experiences and
developing appropriate instruments/best practices. This implies linking in with training, education
and professional development for institutions of the Republic of Kosovo and ensuring that only
high-quality specialists are recruited.
Principle of Continuity– Activities should be seen as part of a continuous strategy.
Principle of Credibility – Institutions responsible for crime prevention should work on building
trust in maintaining investigation, data and information integrity against the abuse by those who
have access to them.
Principle of Human Rights and Liberties– This principle means the grant of freedoms and
rights to all individuals during all stages of institutional involvement in crime prevention.
Principle of Security– This principle means ensuring the right to security and protection for all
citizens by preventing all types of crime.
Principle of Proportionality – Means the exercise of authority by institutions that deal with
crime prevention only when necessary and only to the extent required to achieve legitimate
objectives, with appropriate tools and methods, in the shortest possible time and with the least
damaging consequences.
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III.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo has undertaken a series of activities in order
to prevent and combat crime by drafting the National Strategies against Trafficking in Human
Beings, Drugs, Organized Crime, Terrorism, and the National Strategy on Integrated Border
Management, wherewith concrete actions and measures to prevent and combat these negative
phenomena are foreseen.
Current situation in Kosovo shows that there are still problems of different natures, criminal
offences listed below, which were not included in the previous strategies.
Although the crime rate has marked a general decrease in recent years, the increase of several
crime types remains a concerning fact.
Referring to the statistics of Kosovo Police (2004-2008 and first half of 2009), used for preparing
this strategy, an increase of the crime rate has been noticed in the following fields:
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Robberies/Thefts in the Nature of Robbery;
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Unlawful Occupation of Real Property;
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Aggravated Theft;
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Light Bodily Harm/Grievous Bodily Harm;
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Causing General Danger;
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Attempted Murder;
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Criminal Offences against Security of Public Traffic.
In recent years, murders as a more grievous category of criminal offences mark a decrease,
however in comparison with trends of this offence in regional countries the rate in Kosovo is
more significant.
During this period, analyses show that the suicide phenomenon also presents as a rather
concerning occurrence for Kosovo institutions and society.
Number of recorded crime in Kosovo is approximately 3000 per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly
lower than the sample average from a group comprised of eleven EU member states. However, in
comparison to Macedonia the crime rate in Kosovo is approximately 3 times higher. While, in
comparison with Croatia, Kosovo marks 30% higher crime trend1, therefore this can be a reason
for concern.
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First EULEX Monitoring Report, 2009
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IV.
VISION AND MISSION
1. Vision
The vision of this strategy is to approach crime in a preventive way in order to increase security in
the Republic of Kosovo.
2. Mission
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To focus the endeavours of state institutions and civil society on creating circumstances
that will allow a high quality level of individual as well as social life thereby reducing
crime and ensuring life in a safe environment;
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To ensure a coordinated action of the legislative, executive and judicial branch as well
as other institutions and their cooperation with non-governmental organizations and other
civil society organizations in shaping and implementing the strategy on crime prevention
and reduction;
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To define key areas of national security and elaborate guidelines in the area of
preventing and suppressing crime, thereby creating conditions for the integration of
policy against crime in all the policies, particularly in the area crime prevention.
VI.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
The Republic of Kosovo has a wide legislative ground in the field of crime prevention, presented
in ANNEX 2.
VII.
INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS
The institutional mechanism comprises all mechanisms of importance in coordinating activities
for crime prevention.
All institutions of the Republic of Kosovo have a duty and responsibility to prevent and combat
crime:
1. National Coordinator - the National Coordinator is an individual body responsible to
coordinate, reconcile, monitor and report on the implementation of policies, activities and actions
related to crime prevention.
2. Secretariat – the main rights and responsibilities of Secretariat are to gather information and
data from other institutions in order to research and evaluate information, as well as prepare
analytical reports for the National Coordinator.
3. Ministry of Internal Affairs – MIA has a crucial role in achieving the set objectives in this
strategy. Kosovo Police, as the law enforcement agency within MIA, has a special role and
importance in preventing and combating all types of crime.
4. Ministry of Justice – is engaged in strengthening and functionalizing the rule of law, creates
necessary conditions for prosecution offices in relation to crime prevention and drafts plans and
programmes for the re-socialization and reintegration of prisoners and perpetrators with
alternative punishments.
5. Kosovo Intelligence Agency - gathers, assesses and provides information with regard to the
threats from criminal activities.
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6. Kosovo Anti-Corruption Agency – detects, investigates and proceeds to Prosecution cases of
corruptive nature crime as well as undertakes measures for prevention of corruption through
overseeing the property of high officials and prevention of conflict of interest in exercising public
function.
7. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - has an important role in preventing crime
through education, curriculums, the cross-curricular approach and various extracurricular
activities.
8. Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare -Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is
responsible for drafting legislation, policies, strategic plans and standards in order to protect
citizens in social need.
9. Ministry of Trade and Industry – has an important role in crime prevention through
cooperation with other institutions such as Police, Customs, and Anti-Corruption Agency in
fighting informal economy.
10. Ministry of Local Government Administration – supports Municipalities in crime
prevention by identifying their training needs and assists them in order for their activities become
transparent for the public, as well as provides legal advice and instructions for Municipalities.
11. Ministry of Economy and Finance – has a role in providing revenues and preventing money
laundering through its own agencies such as Kosovo Customs, Kosovo Tax Administration.
12. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports – with regard to the Strategy on Crime Prevention
has a role in organizing awareness activities (campaigns) with youth, in order to educate and raise
awareness for preventing youths involvement in trafficking, prostitution and drug related
activities.
13. Ministry of Health – its objective is to ensure health protection, capacity building and service
quality, which will be at the full service of citizens and all respective institutions for crime
prevention.
14. Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning – is responsible to draft legislation in the
field of environmental protection, spatial planning and construction, as well as for monitoring and
implementation. With regard to the strategy, MESP will be transparent and cooperative with
respective institutions dealing with crime prevention.
15. Kosovo Judicial Council - ensures that Kosovo Courts are independent, professional and
impartial, so that the judicial system is more efficient in the fight against organized crime and
other forms of criminality.
16. Kosovo Prosecutorial Council - ensures that the prosecution system in Kosovo is
independent, impartial and professional in prosecuting, investigating and detecting criminal
offences, and presents indictments before courts on behalf of the state.
17. Prosecution Offices and Courts - are the institutions responsible for prosecuting
perpetrators, their adequate punishment, confiscation of criminal assets and proceeds from
criminal activities.
In the institutional context, other local institutions, international institutions and partners within
and outside Kosovo have also an important role in preventing and combating crime.
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Organizational Structure of the Coordinating, Monitoring and Implementing
Mechanism for Crime Prevention
National Coordinator
Secretariat
Inter-ministerial Working Group
Operational Level
Strategic Level
National Coordinator (MIA)
Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology,
Ministry of Justice,
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare,
Ministry of Health,
Ministry of Economy & Finances
NGO representatives
Ad-hoc members invited depending on
the issue discussed.
Prevention of
crime through
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development
of the early
intervention/r
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system
Further
development of
the legal
infrastructure.
Advancement
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prevent crime.
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cooperation
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MIA, Kosovo
Police,
MEST, MoH,
MLSW,
MCYS,
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OPM, MIA,
MoJ, MLGA,
MESP, MEST,
MCYS, KACA
MIA, MoJ,
MLSW,
MESP,
MLGA, KJC,
KPC
MIA,
MLGA,
MoJ,
MEST,
MoH,
Prosecution
Office,
Courts, Civil
Society,
Community
Safety
Forums,
NGOs,
Media.
MIA, MLSW,
MoH, MEST,
MCYS, MoJ
Municipalitie
sCivil Society
Kosovo
Assembly.
implementation
of social
measures/
services in
order to
prevent crime.
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VIII.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
This strategy’s strategic objectives aim to provide an adequate response to crime prevention and
reduction and include:
1. Prevention of crime through the development of the early intervention/reaction
system,
2. Further development of the legal infrastructure,
3. Advancement of institutional capacities in order to prevent crime,
4. Further development of cooperation and coordination,
5. Development and implementation of social measures/services in order to prevent
crime.
The abovementioned strategic objectives are further detailed below:
1. Prevention of crime through the development of the early intervention/reaction system
Crime prevention is a concept that should be developed within the local institution, initially at a
lower level, where crime is mainly targeting the community.
Municipalities and local Police Stations are the first entities that should tackle the problem;
therefore the focus on the institutional development should be placed on them.
With regard to crime prevention, it is very important that there is a system of not only quantitative
but also qualitative data collection in order to identify potential crime cases which will be used in
the analysis performed by law enforcement institutions when undertaking measures that will have
an impact on crime prevention. In this regard, it is crucial that Kosovo advances its system with
qualitative data in order to contribute to:
1.1 Reinforce the School Safety Strategy;
1.2 Develop an efficient and actuable crime prevention system/programme. (identifying causes,
determining priorities, raising awareness, assessment, SARA model);
1.3 Assess crime trends and tendencies in accordance with the approved methodology;
1.4. Raise awareness of local institutions for possible interventions/reactions on crime prevention,
through their involvement in the crime prevention system/programme;
1.5 Engagement of the civil society through their involvement in the crime prevention
system/programme.
2.
Further development of the legal infrastructure
Notwithstanding the completion and extensive development of the Kosovo legal framework, it
has to be considered the possible revision, amendment and/or drafting of existing/new legal basis
the tackle new tendencies, evaluated through regular assessment on the crime trends.
2.1 Identify whether the existing legal framework has the capacity to cover new crime
trends/tendencies;
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2.2. Develop and/or advance the legal framework to effectively counter new crime
trends/tendencies.
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3. Advancement of institutional capacities in order to prevent crime
Kosovo Government has already created the institutional bodies within the Municipalities and the
local community. The Municipality Community Safety Council (MCSC) and the Local Public
Safety Committee (LPSC) are the basic entities to bring together all the key players identified to
develop the early intervention/reaction crime prevention system/programme.
However, in order to prevent crime successfully it is necessary that responsible institutions have
sufficient human resources, skilled, specialized and equipped with the necessary technical
equipment and technology to prevent crime.
Building institutional capacities on crime prevention includes a series of measures in order to:
3.1 Strengthen human capacities and effectiveness of institutions that deal with crime prevention.
3.2 Establish and functionalize other institutions for crime prevention;
3.3 Strengthen the structures of the Police and other institutions involved in crime prevention with
personnel and equipment;
3.4 Operationalize the functionality of the Police in the Community.
4. Further development of cooperation and coordination
Prevention is an activity that has to be conducted with a multi-institutional approach. The
cooperation and coordination among all key players in developing the early intervention/reaction
crime prevention system/programme is a substantial element to achieve any result.
Cooperation and coordination includes a series of measures which aim to:
4.1 Advance cooperation and coordination among State institutions (Ministries and Local
Institutions);
4.2 Strengthen cooperation and coordination between law enforcement agencies, civil society and
media;
4.3 Strengthen cooperation and coordination between the Community Safety Forums and new
initiatives (MCSCs, LPSCs, CSATs, CSCs, etc);
4.4 Develop sharing of practices (success and failures) among institutions;
4.5 Identify the best practices and positive trends on preventing crime, through international
cooperation and coordination.
5. Development and implementation of social measures/services in order to prevent crime
Development and implementation of social measures/services includes a series of measures which
aim to:
5.1 Identify potential individuals at risk for becoming victims and committing crime;
5.2 Provide counseling (psychological, pedagogical) and social services in order to prevent crime.
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IX.
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
1. The Role of Monitoring System
Strategy implementation process will encompass the achievement of strategic objectives, specific
objectives and activities. Monitoring and evaluating outcomes of the implementation of objectives
and the effectiveness of respective activities is an integral part to the Strategy process and a key
component to its delivery. Monitoring and evaluation will provide the means to measure progress
in relation to the stated objectives, particularly in relation to activities.
The monitoring process shall be carried out by the responsible institutions, with a wide
participation from stakeholders.
The main dimensions of strategy monitoring and evaluation are:
• Institutional capacities;
• Monitoring indicators for the duration and by the completion of the three year timeframe;
• Information sources and measuring instruments;
• Dissemination and use of monitoring and evaluation outcomes.
2. Institutional Capacities for Monitoring and Evaluation
The monitoring and evaluation system shall cover all institutions responsible for the
implementation of objectives defined in the Strategy and Action Plan.
Ministry of Internal Affairs (Secretariat) as the leading institution for achieving objectives
shall establish the Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Unit under the National Coordinator. This
unit shall monitor against the most important indicators in relation crime prevention and
reduction. Towards the end of each year, it shall prepare a progress report on the objectives’
implementation level.
Line Ministries (MIA, MoJ, MEST, MEF, MoH, MLSW, MLGA, MCYS) will be responsible to
monitor and evaluate activities that have been assigned to these ministries or their subordinate
institutions, and prosecution offices and courts as well. These institutions will submit periodic
reports to the National Coordinator, in order to ensure cohesive reporting.
Non-Governmental Organizations shall take part in monitoring and evaluation, in joint
roundtable discussions facilitated by the Coordinator. In these roundtable discussions, civil
society will present observation reports with regard to projects and programmes carried out by
them.
3. Selection of Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators
Final Indicators
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4.
5.
Number of laws and sublegal acts in force following the approval of the Strategy;
Strategy monitoring and evaluation reports;
Percentage of people with increased awareness regarding crime risk;
Total number of crimes, classified by crime nature and location;
Total number of reported cases from citizens.
4. Intermediate Indicators
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Intermediate indicators are utilized in monitoring activities in the Action Plan for crime
prevention.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation Instruments
1. Standardized data collection and processing system;
2. Administrative, Statistical Data from MIA (Department of Public Safety, Police), Ministry of
Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Economy and Finances (Customs, Kosovo Tax
Administration), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prosecution Office, Courts,
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare;
3. Population surveys and observations in relation to the level of awareness on types of crimes.
6. Dissemination and Use of Monitoring and Evaluation Outcomes
Monitoring and evaluation outcomes shall be disseminated in order to communicate
progress in implementing the crime prevention strategy.
Results will be based on data provided by institutions involved in this strategy:
1. Central and local state institutions;
2. Civil Society;
3. Media;
4. Wider Public, etc.
X. ACTION PLAN
Action Plan is drafted within the overall strategic framework defined with the National Strategy
against Organized Crime.
The action plan for the implementation of this strategy will contain:
• Strategic objectives;
• Specific objectives;
• Concrete activities in order to achieve objectives,
• It will determine responsible and supporting institutions for achieving each objective and
activity;
• It will specify the timeframe for achieving each objective;
• It will determine necessary funding sources in developing the activities;
• It will determine indicators set against each objective and activity.
The Action Plan should be coherent with the Overall Framework of the National Strategy of the
Republic of Kosovo against Organized Crime.
ANNEX 1
ABBREVIATIONS
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KIA
EU
KC
EULEX
ICITAP
ICO
KJC
KPC
CCK
CPCK
MEST
MoJ
MLGA
MEF
MCYS
MIA
MLSW
MoH
MTI
MTPT
OSCE
KP
UNDP
OPM
MCSC
CSAT
LPSC
IBM
MoU
Kosovo Intelligence Agency
European Union
Kosovo Customs
European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo
International Crime Investigation Training and Assistance Programme
International Civilian Office
Kosovo Judicial Council
Kosovo Prosecutorial Council
Criminal Code of Kosovo
Criminal Procedure Code of Kosovo
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Local Government Administration
Ministry of Economy and Finances
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Transport and Post – Telecommunication
Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe
Kosovo Police
United Nations Development Programme
Office of the Prime Minister
Municipal Community Safety Council
Community Safety Action Team
Local Public Safety Committee
Integrated Border Management
Memorandum of Understanding
ANNEX 2
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
1. Referral Documents of the Republic of Kosovo
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In preventing and combating crime, the Republic of Kosovo has a broad legislative ground, where
as primary legislation the following can be mentioned, however is not limited only to:
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Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo;
Law on Police;
Criminal Code of Kosovo;
Criminal Procedure Code;
Law on Public Prosecution Offices;
Law on the Organization of Courts;
Juvenile Justice Law;
Law on the Kosovo Intelligence Agency;
Anti-Corruption Law;
Law on the Execution of Criminal Sanctions;
Law on Managing Confiscated and Seized Property;
Law on Narcotic medications, Psychotropic substances and Precursors;
Customs and Excise Code;
National Strategy against Human Trafficking;
National Strategy on Combating Organized Crime;
National Strategy on Prevention of Incidents in the Schools;
2. International Acts and Conventions applicable in the Republic of Kosovo with an impact
on crime prevention are:
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental
Freedoms and its protocols;
The United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment;
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Crime -2002;
Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women;
Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination;
ANNEX 3
STATISTICS ON TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS FOR THE PERIOD 2004 - 2009
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YEAR
FATAL
ACCIDENTS
ACCIDENTS
WITH
INJURIES
ACCIDENTS
WITH
MATERIAL
DAMAGES
HIT AND
RUN
ACCIDENTS
TOTAL
ACCIDENTS
DEAD
PERSONS
INJURED
PERSONS
2004
141
1326
5097
0
6564
170
2053
2005
145
2506
10963
303
13917
155
4206
2006
156
3013
10839
574
14582
178
4789
2007
128
3901
12225
749
17002
139
6264
2008
118
3850
11313
658
15939
133
6427
2009
Jan-Aug
TOTAL
98
3131
8655
620
12504
114
5177
786
17727
59092
2904
80509
889
28916
* Statistical data from KPIS, Kosovo Police, 2004-2009
ANNEX 4
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Annual report on crime fluctuations
Period covered: 01/01/2004 – 30/6/2009
Criminal Offences
Criminal offences against life
and body
Attempted murders
Sexual assaults
Theft/theft in the nature of robbery
Grievous bodily harms
Rapes
Murders
Kidnapping
Criminal offences against
property
Unlawful occupations of real
property
Aggravated thefts
Thefts
Criminal damages
Car thefts
Frauds
Criminal offences against public
order and legal transactions
Obstructing official persons in
performing official duties
Commotions
Causing general danger
Unauthorized ownership, control,
possession or use of weapons
Other crime / incidents
Falsifying money
Falsifying official documents
Total
JanuaryJune
2009
Year
2004
Year
2005
%
Year
2006
Year
2007
%
Year
2008
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
174
243
39.66
179
155
-13.41
190
76
45
57
26.67
63
94
49.21
45
16
408
486
19.12
456
460
0.88
476
293
453
449
-0.88
57
-10.94
2894
51
602.43
64
412
62
-17.74
447
48
212
15
78
67
-14.10
61
65
6.56
55
11
86
73
-15.12
45
59
31.11
48
18
120
138
150
25
-83.33
276
77
3875
4002
3.28
4869
5320
9.26
6282
2760
7332
7182
-2.05
7771
7182
-7.58
8278
3228
2536
2461
-2.96
2689
2618
-2.64
3294
1328
752
638
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476
329
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424
205
620
478
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538
491
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747
200
832
847
815
1025
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633
261
26
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0
2
0
2
88
107
21.59
423
450
6.38
893
380
1404
1482
5.56
1417
587
15.00
1.80
12.92
1269
1433
502
381
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345
963
179.13
1124
325
1464
20564
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1340
22098
1265
24930
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1128
25805
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2152
21412
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12.82
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