The EU Delegation to BiH presented a set of proposals at a conference on criminal assets seizure in Sarajevo today. The EU recommendations on minimum legal standards would ensure the harmonization of laws on assets seizure in BiH and the entities.
“We strongly believe that translating these minimum legal standards into existing and new legislation is necessary to develop effective asset recovery structures throughout the country,“ said Brigitte Kuchar, Programme Manager of the EU Delegation to BiH.
Harmonisation of legal provisions will prevent different interpretations of this legal institute and inconsistent application of procedures for financial investigations and seizure of illegally gained assets in BiH. “Furthermore, It will remove obstacles for cooperation between police, prosecutors and courts in BiH and enhance possiblities for the international cooperation,“ said Karl Lesjak, Project Team Leader.
