We have been inundated with questions concerning a referendum on police reform in Republika Srpska during the past two days. The OHR’s position is clear in this matter. In October 2005, the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, the Federation Parliament and the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina endorsed a Police Reform Agreement in which they c [...]
BiH Foreign Minister Ivanic and RS Prime Minister Dodik have recently suggested that there is a need for new political negotiations on police reform. There isn't.
OHR has not received this letter but the following facts are clear: the Directorate was set up by unanimous CoM Decision in line with the October 2005 Political Agreement. The Agreement clearly states that the executive authorities and parliaments at state and entity level will have an opportunity to review and adopt the proposal coming out of [...]