Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kosovo SALW Control Progress and Challenges
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo is actively working on Small Arms, Light Weapons, and Explosive control. They have implemented a Strategy and Action Plan for 2017-2021 and have organized events for the destruction of weapons. Additionally, they have confiscated and seized various types of weapons over the years. The ministry is focused on enforcing laws related to weapon possession, tracking, and importation, ensuring public safety.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Kosovo SALW Control Progress and Challenges Mensur Hoti Department for Public Safety Ministry of Interior Republic of Kosovo 8thRegional Meeting of SALW Commissions 20-21 November 2017, Skopje
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Content Small Arms, Light Weapons and Explosive Control Strategy and Action Plan 2017 2021 Law on Legalization and Surrender of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive Devices SALW coordinator
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo General information Law ion Weapon Law on legalization and 30 sublegal acts Adequate mechanisms for implementing the legislation that governs the trade, possession, tracking, import of weapons and explosives for the private and governmental sector Marking and tracing of weapons is functional and is of high standards Kosovo Forensic Agency is equipped with IBIS technology system and generates intelligent data National Firearms Focal Point (FFP) is appointed and operates under ILECU On February 2017 Government approved the Strategy and Action Plan for Control of Small Arms, Light Weapons and Explosives 2017-2021
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo SALW Destruction Public event organized traditionally on July 9 Examined by the Kosovo Forensic laboratory before destruction 2017 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL 103 Weapons 3,731 1,780 2,382 7996 Ammunition 28,284 105,306 133,590 In 2017 , the destructed weapon were only those with Final Court decision
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Confiscations Seized weapons 2014 2015 2016 2017 knifes 161 153 180 12 Automatic weapons 136 137 143 118 Pistols 737 636 637 241 Hunting gun Rocket launcher 132 10 106 3 175 4 91 01 Rifle Semi Automatic 184 59 160 19 111 0 20 22 Other 126 148 153 205 Total 1545 1362 1403 706
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo International tracing Tracing 81 35 20 2015 2016 2017
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Stockpile Management International Ammunition Technical guidelines Kosovo standards on stockpile management for civilians as well as for law enforcement agencies Licensed by the inspectors of the Department of Public safety in accordance international standards
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Small Arms, Light Weapons and Explosive Control Strategy and Action Plan 2017 2021 Part of the National Plan for the Implementation of Stabilisation and Association Agreement Linked with other Strategies: Community Safety, IBM, ILP, etc. Full control over small arms and light weapons and explosives, based on internal needs, and EU, UN and OSCE standards Based on the requirements of European Union that derive from EU action plan against illicit trafficking in and use of firearms and explosives and Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Strategic Objectives of SALW and Explosive Control Strategy and Action Plan 2017 2021 1. Further legislation and policy development 2. Comprehensive approach in reduction of risks from weapons and explosives posing threats to the public order and security 3. Further development of institutional and investigative capacities 4. Inter-institutional coordination and further enhancement of international cooperation
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo LAW on Legalization and Surrender of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive devices The purpose of the law is to determine the right for natural and legal persons for legalization of weapons or voluntary surrender of weapons, ammunition and explosive devices, which have been in illegal possession during the timeframe of legalization and surrender determined according to the provisions of this law, with the aim of creating a safer environment for all citizens.
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Content of the Law on Legalization and Surrender of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive devices Timeframe for legalization and voluntary surrender Legalization of weapons Conditions of the agreement of compliance Review of request and right to appeal Surrender of weapons, ammunition and explosive devices Suspension of Article 374 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo State Coordination Centre Penalty provisions Issuance of sub-legal acts
Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo THANK YOU!
