Serbian Government building (BETAPHOTO/NENAD PETROVIC)
The Serbian government had withdrawn the draft law on internal affairs at the request of Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, following consultations with Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic, it was said in a statement on Dec. 26.
“In line with the talks the prime minister has held with relevant organizations over the past few days, the draft law on internal affairs will be undergoing further revisions through broad consultation. The goal is to remove all the doubts of the public and to make all understand the purpose of this legal document which is of special importance for security of all Serbia’s citizens,” the statement said.
Experts have criticized the draft law for authorizing police to enter and search homes without a warrant and allowing biometric mass surveillance, but also for giving too many powers to the police minister compared to the powers of the police director.
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