SALW Control and Collection Strategy in Kosovo: Progress and Challenges

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Kosovo, has been implementing strategies and action plans to control small arms and light weapons (SALW) since 2013. The country has seen progress in reducing illicit weapons and improving enforcement, coordination, and resources for SALW control. Challenges remain in decreasing the demand for firearms, enhancing gun crime investigation, and ensuring stakeholder readiness for improved methods. Kosovo aims to continue its efforts with the 2017-2021 Strategy and Action Plan for SALW control.

• Kosovo
• SALW control
• Small Arms
• Light Weapons
• Government

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1. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Kosovo SALW Control and Collection Strategy Progress and Challenges Dardan Kocani Acting Director Department for European Integration and Policy Coordination 7thRegional Meeting of SALW Commissions 15-16 May 2017, Jahorina

2. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Agenda Background information Implementation of Small Arms and Light Weapons Control and Collection Strategy 2013 2016 Small Arms, Light Weapons and Explosive Control Strategy and Action Plan 2017 2021 Law on Legalization and Surrender of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive Devices

3. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Background information 2014 Small Arms Survey estimated that there were around 250,000 illicit weapons compared 300,000 weapons in 2007 SALW control and collection strategy and action plans 2008-2013 & 2013-2016 Since 2008 two new laws governing the field of arms are passed, there is also the Law on civil use of explosives 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

4. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo SALW Strategy 2013-2016 Four Strategic Objectives 1. Illegal entries and supply will be deterred through improved enforcement 2. By 2016, demand for firearms, ammunition and explosives will be reduced with 20 per cent among Kosovo population 3. More efficient and higher quality gun crime investigation and conviction will be ensured through better cooperation, coordination and mutual assistance 4. By 2016, stakeholders will have the knowledge, conditions and resources needed to implement improved Small Arms Light Weapons control and collection methods

5. 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 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL Weapons 1315 3,731 1,780 2,382 9,208 Ammunition NA 28,284 105,306 133,590

6. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Confiscations 1362 1292 0 2015 2016

7. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo Criminal offences of illegal possession of weapons 1178 1149 0 2015 2016

8. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo International tracing 35 20 0 2015 2016

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo LAW No. 05/L 134 on Legalization and Surrender of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive devices Published in Official Gazette on April 21, 2017 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.

13. 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

14. Ministry of Internal Affairs Government of the Republic of Kosovo THANK YOU!