Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/856 of 8 June 2018 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.) (EULEX KOSOVO)

EULEX KOSOVO shall support selected Kosovo rule of law institutions on their path towards increased effectiveness, sustainability, multi-ethnicity and accountability, free from political interference and in full compliance with international human rights standards and best European practices — through monitoring activities and limited executive functions as set out in Articles 3 and 3a — with the aim of handing over remaining tasks to other long-term EU instruments and phasing out residual executive functions.’;

In order to fulfil the Mission Statement set out in Article 2, EULEX KOSOVO shall: (a) monitor selected cases and trials in Kosovo's criminal and civil justice institutions, in close coordination with other EU actors, while respecting the independence of the judiciary, and facilitate contacts and monitor relevant meetings within regional cooperation on cases concerning war crimes, corruption and serious and organised crime; (b) provide operational support to the EU-facilitated Dialogue, as necessary; (c) monitor, mentor and advise the Kosovo Correctional Service; (d) retain certain limited executive responsibilities in the areas of forensic medicine and police, including security operations and a residual Witness Protection Programme and the responsibility to ensure the maintenance and promotion of public order and security including, as necessary, through reversing or annulling operational decisions taken by the competent Kosovo authorities; (e) ensure that all its activities respect international standards concerning human rights and gender mainstreaming; and (f) cooperate with relevant EU agencies, judicial and law enforcement authorities of Member States and third States in the execution of its mandate.’;

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.