In the process of completion The provisions of the GD no.23 of 10th of January 2007 on the creation of the National College of Border Rangers. In this regards the statute, training plan and the analytical study programmes of the College were adopted by the Ministry of Education and Youth. As a result, the National College of Border Guards started its activity on 1st of September 2007.
The BGS staff have improved their knowledge on the EU standards in the field of border by participating at the different training courses, conferences, round tables, seminars and workshops. A seminar with the topic “Integral management of the Border: realities and perspectives for the Republic of Moldova” was organised for the staff of the BGS with the involvement of the BGS and EUBAM experts.
The BGS staff participated at the:
- International Conference “Integral management of the state border: facilitation of trade and improving security”;
- The training course “Approximation of the national legislation in the area of free movement of goods to the Acquis provisions;
- International Conference with the subject “History research and perspectives for the development of the training institutions for
border services of the Baltic States and Poland”;
- Seminar with the topic “The Operational and Security Cooperation perspectives at the European State borders” organised by the FRONTEX Agency;
- Seminar with the topic “Cooperation of the cross border bodies, trafficking of human beings, illegal migration, trafficking of narcotic substances;
- Training Course in the field of fighting illegal migration, within the State Border Security Service of the Republic of Hungary;
- Training Course in the field of border management, that was organised by the EUBAM mission in the city of Hmenlnitk (Ukraine);
- Training Course “Training future leaders” organised by the Democratic Control Centre of the military forces from Geneva, in the city of Andermatt (Switzerland);
- Long term Training Course dedicated to the international security problems, developed within the G.C.Marshall Centre in Garmish-Partenkirchen (Germany).
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Enhance equipment and develop infrastructure for efficient state border management.
In the process of completion In the reporting period, significant efforts were made in order to support the development of the border infrastructure. The Plan for development and construction at the state border on the Moldo-Ukrainian sector for the years 2006-2008, adopted by the GD no.694 of 13.07.2005. Hereby, the construction and reparation of the border guards outposts and the regional Directorates of the BGS were done, as well as gasification works.
With the EUBAM support the implementation of the assistance project BOMMOLUK 1, that contributes to the improvement of the management capacities of the Republic of Moldova border and adjustment of the BGS activities to the EU standards.
Within the activities of the BOMMOLUK 1 Project, the EUBAM sent to the BGS a number of desktop computers, a server and multi-functional printing machines, for the risk analysis units within the BGS.
Also, the US Embassy in Moldova transferred a numebr of auto vehicles, binoculars and flashlights in order to consolidate the technical capacities of the BGS to fight the cross border crimes.
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Intensify and facilitate cross-border cooperation between Moldova, the EU Member States and neighbouring countries.
Continuation of the “Söderköping process”
In the process of completion Within the BGS the working session with the representatives of the Secretariat „Söderköping process” took place where different aspects of the cooperation in the area of emigrational processes were discussed.
During the Meeting of the officials for the „Cross border Cooperation/ Söderköping Process” of 5-7th of September 2007, in Stockholm, with the unanimity of votes of the participants it was decided to continue the respective process for the period of 2009-2012. Hereby, Moldova will continue to participate within the process and will increase the cooperation with all the stakeholders in the field of migration and border management.
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Develop regional co-operation between relevant Law enforcement bodies (police, border
guards, migration and asylum services, customs)
In the process of completion During 27-28 of February 2007, in Galati (Romania), as well as on 26-27 of April 2007, in Cahul (Republic of Moldova) the negotiation rounds on the draft Agreement between the Republic of Moldova, the Government of Romania and the Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine on the creation and the functioning of the Common Contact Centre of Galati. At the moment, the review of the draft Agreement between the Republic of Moldova, Government of Romania and the Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine on the creation and the functioning of the Common Contact Centre was finalised, as well as the necessary documentation for initiating the negotiations.
The Border Guard Service, in the framework of collaboration of ODDE-GUAM, three main directions for activity were developed:
With the border guards institutions of the GUAM member states (between the border guard services of the four countries, a number of four working sessions were made);
For the Project for facilitation of the trade and transport in GUAM
The Border Guards Service, jointly with other state authorities, is actively participating at the fulfilment of the National Plan for implementation of PFCT GUAM adopted by the GD no.178 of 15.02.2005
3) Within the Virtual GUAM Centre for fighting the terrorism, organised crime, illegal trafficking of drugs and other types of severe crimes.
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Ratification and full implementation of international instruments which are of particular importance in combating organised crime
Ratify UN Convention against Trans-national Organised Crime and its protocols on smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons and adopt and implement national legislation (including human right aspects) accordingly
In the process of completion During the year of 2005 this objective was finalised.
The UN convention on the translational organised crime adopted on 15 of November 2000 and signed by the Republic of Moldova on 14 of December 2000 in Palermo entered into force for Moldova on 16 of October 2005.
The Protocol (I) against the illegal trafficking of migrants by land, air and sea, additional to the UN Convention against the translational organised criminality, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 15 of November 2000, that entered into force for the Republic of Moldova on 16 of October 2005.
The Protocol (II) regarding the prevention, suppression and punishment of the trafficking of persons, especially of women and children, additional to the UN Convention on the trans - national organised criminality, adopted on 15 of November 2000 and signed by the Republic of Moldova on 14 of December 2000 in Palermo entered into force for Moldova on 16 of October 2005.
The Protocol (III) additional to the UN Convention against trans-national organised criminality, on the illegal confection and trafficking of fire arms, was ratified on 13 of October 2005.
In order to implement these international instruments, a number of exercises for investigation and documentation of the cases of human being trafficking and organised crime. In this regard, it is to be mentioned – the operation BALCANI – 2007 (controlled supply of drugs). To this operation two experts participated, one from the Antidrug Direction of the Department for Operative Services and one expert of the National Virtual Centre of SECI/GUAM. The period of organisation was made on 19-24 of May 2007;
- Jointly with the Centre for Fighting against the Trafficking in persons by the Ministry of Interior, investigations and checks were performed during the operation BORDER for combating the organised networks for falsification of identity cards of the European Community countries;
In the period of 16-18th of May 2007, in Chisinau, three consecutive sessions took place with the participation of the experts from the GUAM states:
- the legal experts meeting for the development of the proposal and the draft legal framework necessary for the implementation by the GUAM states for ensuring the security of the information exchange between the national virtual centres;
- the session of the working group on fighting the trafficking of persons and illegal migration. As a result was decided the organisation of the joint operation „PEREHVAT-1” of the GUAM member states in the relevant field, in October 2007.
- the session of the GUAM working group on fighting the terrorism, organised crime and trafficking of drugs, with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Interior of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Vilaiat EIVAZOV. As a result the Strategy of the Working group for the years 2007-2008 was decided, that was included in the general strategy of the GUAM member states, the last one being signed at the GUAM summit on 18-19th of June 2007;
- during the meeting of the working group on fighting trafficking of drugs, of 29-30th of June 2007, in the city of Bacau (Romania), the proposal on the organisation of the common operation in the area was made to the SECI/GUAM Centre coordinated by the Directorate for Antidrug of the Department for Operative Services. As a result the plan for the operation „NARKOSTOP - 2007”.
For the prevention of the trafficking of human beings special operations were organised: „Nistru”, „Expeditie”, „Hotar”, operation performed with the support of the SECI Centre, with the participation of more than 13 countries.
Due to the support of the SECI, in May 2007 the meeting of the Moldovan and Turkish authorities was possible, that was considered the main country for destination of the human trafficking, for sexual exploitation and organs trafficking. The main objective of the meeting was the exchange of the information on the victims of the trafficking that were registered in Turkey and the development of a clear mechanism for informing the legal bodies from the country competent of the prevention and fighting of human trafficking.
At the present moment is in full development the international operation „Urma” to which the Republic of Moldova is
participating.
In order to adjust the provisions of the national legislation that regulate fight against the area of human trafficking with the provisions of the UN Convention of Palermo against the Trans-national Organised Crime and the Protocol on the Counterfeit and Traffic of Persons, the General Prosecution office developed the Law on amending and complementing the penal code (art.165,206,302, 362/1, trafficking of human beings, trafficking of children, initiation and organisation of beggaring and other) – draft that was sent to the Government for examination and later transfer to the Parliament under the title of legislative initiative.
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Sign and ratify protocol to the UN Convention (see above) on illicit manufacturing and
trafficking of firearms.
Completed The activity was completed during the year 2005.
The additional Protocol (III) to the UN Convention against the trans-national organised crime, against the illegal confection and trafficking of fire arms, was ratified on 13 of October 2005.
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Enhance the Moldovan Law enforcement authorities (police, border guards, customs)
through the 2) provision of modern equipment, facilities and training in order to 3)increase in
particular the effectiveness of border crossing checkpoints;
4) Prevent and fight sexual
exploitation of women, children and child pornography.
In the process of completion In order to implement the recommendations, the OSCE Mission in Republic of Moldova is organising on regular basis technical sessions for coordination of the actions for prevention and fighting against trafficking of human beings. Also, with the support of the OSCE Mission in Republic of Moldova the database for the anti - trafficking agents is being updated.
In order to ensure a coordination of the process of prevention and fight against the trafficking of human beings, the Centre for Fighting against Traffic of Persons (CCTP) by the Ministry of Interior with the support of the US Government, OSCE mission in Moldova, IOM and the International Centre for Development of Emigrational Policies from Vienna.
The CCTP is a common unit where representatives from the Ministry of Interior, SIS, General Prosecution Office, Customs Service, Border Guard Service and CCECC are working together.
The objective of the CCTP is to conduct penal prosecution activities on the crimes related to the trafficking of human beings.
For the prevention of the trafficking of persons are organised seminars and the information is publicly disseminated.
According to the plan of the CCTP and the Ministry of Interior on the preventive –prophylactic measures for the period of the semester II of the year 2007, activates for prevention and development on preventing and fighting the trafficking are conducted in the medium and high education institutions.
The objective of this company is to provide information and increase of the knowledge level of the students on the consequences of human trafficking and illegal migration.
The representatives of the Ministry of Interior brought to the knowledge of the students the information on the activities conducted by the staff of the Centre in the field of prevention and fighting against trafficking of human beings and illegal migration, the fulfilment of the provisions of the Action Plan EU/Moldova and of the recommendations of the Council of Europe, the actual tendencies of the trafficking phenomenon, the types of exploitation, the relation of the victims with the collectors, as well as statistical data obtained during the years in this field, the international trafficking lines and the international cooperation for fighting the trafficking of human beings etc.
With the objective to create a system of return for the victims of the human trafficking, an efficient collaboration was established with the legal bodies from our country and other nongovernmental organisations, namely: International Organisation for Migration, Centre for prevention of the trafficking of Women, International Centre for Protection and Promotion of the Women Rights “La Strada”, Association of the Women of Legal Carrier, Centre for Rehabilitation of the Traffic Victims and other.
In the process of fighting the trafficking of human beings, the CCTP of the Ministry of Interior is supported in its activity by the US Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, OSCE Mission, UNICEF and UNDP.
In Lanzarote, Spain, during the period of 25-26th of October 2007, the Convention of the Council of Europe on the protection of the children’ rights against exploitation and sexual abuse, was signed.
In order to prevent and stop the trafficking of persons are organised raids to the tourism agencies for the prevention of committing such kind of crimes.
Within the General Prosecution Office, a specialized subdivision was created, that deals with the penal prosecution of the cases that involve human trafficking and crimes connected to this phenomenon, that are investigated within the CCTP by the Ministry of Interior. This subdivision is attributed to monitor all the penal prosecutions on cases related to human trafficking that are investigated or that are conducted by the prosecution offices in other regional offices, inclusively by developing assistance mechanism for the victims of trafficking, cooperation with the civil society and international forums that deal mainly with the fighting against all forms of trafficking of human beings.
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Reinforce the fight against trafficking in human beings, especially of women and children, and smuggling of illegal migrants, as well as activities to prevent trafficking in human beings and to reintegrate victims of this traffic (see also above under Human rights).
1. Implement actions recommended at national levels by OSCE action plan to combat
trafficking in Human Beings (approved in Maastricht December 2003), Chapters III, IV
and V and enhance co-operation in the framework of relevant international
organisations (OSCE, UN).
In the process of completion In the process of fighting the trafficking of human beings, the Ministry of Interior is supported by the OSCE Mission in Moldova. With the financial support of the OSCE and of the National Committee for preventing the human trafficking, a series of training seminars were organised, with the objective to consolidate the capacities to fight the trafficking of persons in order to prevent this phenomenon.
Information campaigns were organised for the population on the trafficking cases, the consequences of this and the assistance provided to the victims on their return home, as well as information about the rehabilitation of these within the society.
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2. Implement provisions on the fight against trafficking in human beings contained in the
National Human Rights Action Plan of the Republic of Moldova for 2004-2008 (chapter
7b).
In the process of completion Special attention is given to fighting the trafficking of children.
The CCPT by the Ministry of Interior jointly with the territorial subdivisions of the Ministry of Interior uncovered 59 crimes that involved trafficking of children.
The penal liability for the legal persons involved in the trafficking of human beings was established, as a result of amendments to the national legislation.
Proposals for the revision of the art.206 PC were made that relates to the adoption of children.
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3. Promote regional co-operation between relevant Law enforcement bodies (police, border
guards, customs and judiciary).
In the process of completion It is important to mention that an important role in the prevention of the trafficking phenomenon is given to the cooperation with the states from the region (Balkan states, Turkey, Russia, Italy and others)
In order to prevent and fight the phenomenon of trafficking of human beings the Moldovan authorities have established a cooperation at the following levels:
International (UN Convention on Trans-national Crime (Palermo Convention) and its protocols);
Bilateral treaties on prevention and fighting of the traffic of human beings (e.g. Turkey)
The cooperation at the international and regional level between the specialised structures for fighting organised crime is made on the basis of the bilateral intergovernmental agreements. At the moment there are legal basis for cooperation in the field of organised crime with Italy, Great Britain, Romania, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, etc.
These agreements foresee the method of exchange of information in the cases of organised crime, as well as other mutual activities for cooperation in this field.
At the same time within the Ministry of Interior is actively working the National Virtual Centre SECI/GUAM that has the main competences to organise through the contact officer from the Ministry of Interior to the Regional Centre SECI (Bucuresti) the operative exchange of information between the member states of the SECI and the Republic of Moldova.
Hereby, on the basis of the received/provided operative information through this channel was possible to register the criminal activity of many suspects, which later on were criminally prosecuted. At the same time, the Ministry of Interior is actively participating to the common operations made under the SECI in order to solve cases of smuggling with stolen cars, trafficking of drugs and persons and others.
At the present moment it is in full development the international operation “HOTAR” (border) to which Moldova is also participating, along side with Slovakia and Ukraine in order to register the main lines for international trafficking.
During the period of 23-26 of May in the city of Brasov (Romania), with the support of the Regional Centre SECI the first working session on the international operation “HOTAR” to which the representatives of the legal bodies of Romania participated (9 districts), Austria, Ukraine , Slovakia and representatives of the Ministry of Interior from Moldova. During this session the main aspects that refer to the information exchange between the member states were discussed, and the main lines for further activity for each member state in order to fight the illegal migration in the Schengen space were set.
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4. Develop legal and psychological support to victims aiming at their reintegration
