MEZHA, DEJURE Foundation, Anti-Corruption Action Center, Automaidan, Institute of Mass The Information (IMI) and Media Initiative for Human Rights present the second Shadow Report on the state of reforms in the areas of justice, anti-corruption, and fundamental rights.
The full report can be found below.
In Section 24, “Justice, Freedom, and Security,” IMI notes: The National Police continues to suffer from corruption, outdated equipment, and limited institutional capacity.
The first step towards reform is to select police leadership through a transparent competition with the decisive participation of international experts. This model ensured the success of the selection processes for the SAPO, NABU, NACP, and BEB.
Despite clear requirements from the EU and civil society, none of the recommendations regarding the NPU have been implemented. Institutional problems remain unchanged.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the NPU have developed draft law No. 12159, which imitates reform. It gives the agency the right to independently determine which positions are subject to competition, who sets the criteria for integrity, and how commissions are formed — without transparent rules and procedures.
This approach contradicts European standards and maintains political control over the police. Instead of independent selection, we have another internal “agreement” between leaders.
The National Police has inherited political dependence from the former police system. Without independent competitive selection, the agency will not be able to transform itself into a professional, accountable, and community-oriented institution.