The Prosecution authorizes the IPK to investigate police actions during the October 5 protest

The Basic Prosecution in Pristina has authorized the Kosovo Police Inspectorate (IPK) to take action regarding the actions of police officers during the protest held on October 5 in the areas around the buildings of the Government and the Assembly of Kosovo.

According to the Prosecution, IPK investigators have been authorized to take preliminary actions for the handling of each case related to police actions during the protest.

The purpose of the authorization is to gather relevant information and evidence to assess whether there was any eventual exceeding of police authorizations during the use of force to disperse the protesters.

The Prosecution has announced that, in cooperation and coordination with the IPK, it will take all necessary legal measures to shed light on the cases where it is suspected that force may have been used beyond the need and the authorizations defined by the legislation in force.

“The Basic Prosecution in Pristina remains committed to undertaking all investigative actions, with the aim of fully clarifying all the circumstances created during the protests,” the Prosecution’s announcement states.

The investigations will focus on the actions of police officers during the intervention to disperse the protesters and on assessing the legality of the use of force.