Bosnian Prosecutor's Office Issues Arrest Orders for Key RS Leaders
Milorad Dodik, Radovan Višković, and Nenad Stevandić face allegations of constitutional order violations.
The Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued an arrest order for Milorad Dodik, the President of Republika Srpska; Radovan Višković, the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska; and Nenad Stevandić, the President of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska.
This information has been confirmed by the Premier's Office in Republika Srpska.
The order was issued by prosecutor Ćazim Hasanspahić, who has charged the three officials with the crime of 'attacking the constitutional order.' In connection with the order, the Prosecutor's Office has requested assistance from the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska and the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA).
Željko Dragojević, the Director of the Judicial Police of Republika Srpska, stated that no direct arrest warrant had been issued to the Judicial Police and emphasized that this matter falls under the jurisdiction of SIPA and the Judicial Police of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Legal experts have indicated that the Judicial Police could carry out the arrests with assistance from any police agency.
It has been previously noted that the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina can issue two summons for questioning, and if the individuals do not respond, an arrest could be ordered.
Should Dodik, Stevandić, and Višković refuse to comply with the arrest order, there is a possibility of issuing a warrant for their capture, which may escalate to an Interpol notice if they are not apprehended domestically.
The context surrounding these events includes legislative actions taken by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, which recently passed four laws aimed at undermining the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
These laws, promulgated in the 19th issue of the Official Gazette of RS on February 27, have been challenged by Bosnian officials and temporarily suspended by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This information has been confirmed by the Premier's Office in Republika Srpska.
The order was issued by prosecutor Ćazim Hasanspahić, who has charged the three officials with the crime of 'attacking the constitutional order.' In connection with the order, the Prosecutor's Office has requested assistance from the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska and the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA).
Željko Dragojević, the Director of the Judicial Police of Republika Srpska, stated that no direct arrest warrant had been issued to the Judicial Police and emphasized that this matter falls under the jurisdiction of SIPA and the Judicial Police of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Legal experts have indicated that the Judicial Police could carry out the arrests with assistance from any police agency.
It has been previously noted that the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina can issue two summons for questioning, and if the individuals do not respond, an arrest could be ordered.
Should Dodik, Stevandić, and Višković refuse to comply with the arrest order, there is a possibility of issuing a warrant for their capture, which may escalate to an Interpol notice if they are not apprehended domestically.
The context surrounding these events includes legislative actions taken by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, which recently passed four laws aimed at undermining the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
These laws, promulgated in the 19th issue of the Official Gazette of RS on February 27, have been challenged by Bosnian officials and temporarily suspended by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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