Commenting on the adoption of the FBiH Law on Internal Affairs, EU Delegation to BiH/EUSR Spokesperson, Andy McGuffie, said:

“The EUSR/EUD welcomes the adoption of the Federation of BiH Law on Internal Affairs last Friday by the FBiH House of Peoples. This law will further improve the professional police work at Federation level, protected from unwanted political interference. Laws on Internal Affairs play a critical role in entrenching the rule of law. They are key to minimizing the risk of undue influence over police operations and ensuring uniform standards related to appointments, organizational aspects and accountability principles. This law follows best international practice and is in line the international community’s long standing efforts to develop police legislation in BiH.”