Organ trade probe will be conducted “under EULEX rules”

EULEX Spokeswoman Irina Gudeljević says a unit for investigating human organ trade allegations made by Council of Europe Rapporteur Dick Marty is being formed.

Izvor: Tanjug

Saturday, 18.06.2011.

11:46

Default images

EULEX Spokeswoman Irina Gudeljevic says a unit for investigating human organ trade allegations made by Council of Europe Rapporteur Dick Marty is being formed. “This unit will work under the rules of EULEX, which include the protection of witnesses and the existing legislation in Kosovo,” she told Tanjug. Organ trade probe will be conducted “under EULEX rules” She said that it was premature to speak about the complexity of investigations into Marty’s allegations on human organ trafficking, arguing that EULEX was ready to protect any witnesses who would give evidence through a special protection unit. Pristina media report, quoting their sources, that the unit will comprise ten people, including a special prosecutor, investigators, translators and necessary equipment. “The Kosovo Special Prosecution, which operates under the auspices of EULEX, has jurisdiction over this case,” the EULEX spokeswoman stressed. The Kosovo assembly is holding a debate on the draft law on protected witnesses, along with a debate on who should lead an investigation into Marty's allegations. (Beta)

Organ trade probe will be conducted “under EULEX rules”

She said that it was premature to speak about the complexity of investigations into Marty’s allegations on human organ trafficking, arguing that EULEX was ready to protect any witnesses who would give evidence through a special protection unit.

Priština media report, quoting their sources, that the unit will comprise ten people, including a special prosecutor, investigators, translators and necessary equipment.

“The Kosovo Special Prosecution, which operates under the auspices of EULEX, has jurisdiction over this case,” the EULEX spokeswoman stressed.

The Kosovo assembly is holding a debate on the draft law on protected witnesses, along with a debate on who should lead an investigation into Marty's allegations.

Komentari 7

Pogledaj komentare

7 Komentari

Možda vas zanima

Podeli: