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SARAJEVO, June 21 (FENA) - Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH Ambassador Bruce Berton issued a statement in regards to the recent decision of the House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to amend the FBiH Criminal Code.
The OSCE Mission to BiH expresses its serious concern over the recent decision of the House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to amend the FBiH Criminal Code, in particular with regard to the corruption-related criminal offence of Trading in Influence.
The Mission observes that this decision represents a partial modification of a law rather than a meaningful effort to address the issue of corruption crimes comprehensively.
It is also of concern that the decision to amend was taken following an abbreviated procedure and without adequate discussion. Furthermore, the Mission believes that if the amendment is adopted it will likely have a direct impact on the outcome of ongoing proceedings against political figures who come from parties that hold political power in the FBiH Parliament. For those reasons, the decision does not strengthen the fight against corruption but undermines it instead.
All political structures in BiH, including those in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, professed their commitment to the comprehensive and far-reaching fight against corruption.
The OSCE Mission to BiH urges the FBiH Parliament to make decisions that reflect that commitment.
The OSCE Mission to BiH will continue to closely monitor further developments on this matter and remains dedicated to providing support to all levels of BiH government in their efforts to fight corruption.
(FENA) S. R.
