Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2006.

Kosovo

Question: What stage the Internal Security Sector Review, endorsed by the United Nations Special Representative in Kosovo, has now reached.

Answer: Stages one and two of the UN-led Internal Security Sector Review (ISSR), a mechanism designed to develop accountable and affordable internal security architecture for Kosovo, are now complete. These stages covered an evaluation of the security threats faced by Kosovo. Work on the next stage which involves conducting a functional review of Kosovo’s provisional institutions of self-government is underway. At all stages of the process the ISSR Steering Committee, chaired by the UN Special Representative in Kosovo, will be informed and approve next steps. Martti Ahtisaari, the UN Status Envoy, continues to be briefed on the work of the ISSR which is an important element of the future status process.

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