Jakup Krasniqi, the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo, met today with the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe,Tomas Hammarberg

 

Speaker Krasniqi and Commissioner Hammarberg assessed the developments in Kosovo and the work of the Kosovo's legislative body, particularly regarding the guarantees and achievements on the human rights.

Speaker Krasniqi spoke extensively on the work of the Parliament regarding the adoption of laws which have been done carefully in accordance with legislation of European Union countries.

Meanwhile, speaking of the legal protection for human rights and freedoms, Krasniqi emphasized that they are guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and other added special laws.He stressed that Kosovo institutions have paid special attention to the accommodation of members of all communities in the Kosovar society.

"Twenty seats in the Parliament are reserved for the minorities, besides those members of these minority communities who take part in elections. Political parties of the Kosovar Serbs participate in the Government and are eligible for employment in the administration of state institutions," Krasniqi said.

At the meeting with the Speaker Krasniqi, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Thomas Hammarberg, hailed the Constitution of Kosovo as a very advanced legal act, especially in terms of guaranteeing the human rights and freedoms.

The Commissioner,during his four day visit in Kosovo, will have meetings with representatives of institutions of the country. As a result, he will draft a report with recommendations for the Human Rights Commission of the Council of Europe.