Chief State Prosecutor and National Co-ordinator for Family Violence Cases Ersan Qavolli met Sabine Dinger, thematic leader for gender-based violence under the European Union’s Mission for Rule of Law in Kosovo ( EULEX).

According to the State Chief Prosecutor’s Office’s announcement, during the meeting Qavolli has announced EULEX’s representative with the chief state prosecutor’s priorities and the dedication of the prosecutorial system to the serious and priority treatment of cases of domestic violence and gender-based violence.

The focus of the discussion was strengthening inter-institutional co-operation, exchanging professional experiences and harmonising action practices, with the aim of improving the treatment of these cases and increasing the effectiveness of institutional response.

Also, the parties discussed the importance of professional support and monitoring institutional practices, such as mechanisms for identifying challenges and continuing improving work in dealing with domestic violence cases.

According to the announcement, continued inter-institutional co-ordination and exchange of experiences with international partners are considered important for strengthening professional practices, protecting victims and increasing accountability in dealing with these cases. /Telegraph/