He reminds that non-compliance with the decisions of the Constitutional Court can constitute a criminal offense according to the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In its decision, the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina emphasized that “the selection of January 9 as the day to be celebrated as Republic Day does not symbolize a collective, common memory that contributes to the strengthening of collective identity as a value of particular importance in a multi-ethnic society based on respect for diversity as the basic values of a modern democratic society.”
“This makes non-Serbs in the RS feel that they are second-class citizens,” said the High Representative.
It is up to law enforcement authorities, the BiH Prosecutor’s Office and the police to take the appropriate legal steps, especially in cases where public officials or officials participated in the preparation or organization of the January 9 celebrations.
“The rule of law is a necessary prerequisite for a stable and prosperous future for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but so is communication, dialogue and compromise.” These should be the basic guidelines when deciding on the Day of the Republic of Srpska, because only then can it become a holiday that all citizens will be able to accept and celebrate, and which will strengthen the ties between the citizens of the RS, and not further divide them,” added Visoki. representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(Vijesti.ba)
