The European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories, hereinafter referred to as EUPOL COPPS, established by Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP, shall be continued as from 1 July 2013.
Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS)
Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS)
Article 1 Mission
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EUPOL COPPS shall operate in accordance with the mission statement as set out in Article 2.
Article 2 Mission Statement
EUPOL COPPS shall contribute to the establishment of effective and sustainable policing and wider criminal justice arrangements under Palestinian ownership in accordance with best international standards, in cooperation with the Union's institution building programmes as well as other international efforts in the wider context of Security Sector and Criminal Justice Reform.
To that end EUPOL COPPS shall:
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assist the Palestinian Civil Police (PCP), in line with the Security Sector Strategy, in the implementation of the PCP Strategic Plan by advising and mentoring, in particular senior officials at District, Headquarters and Ministerial levels,
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assist, by advising and mentoring including at Ministerial level, the Criminal Justice Institutions and the Palestinian Bar Association in the implementation of the Justice Sector Strategy as well as the different institutional plans linked to it,
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coordinate, facilitate and provide advice, as appropriate, on assistance and projects implemented by the Union, the Member States and third States related to the PCP and Criminal Justice institutions and identify and implement its own projects, in areas relevant to EUPOL COPPS and in support of its objectives.
Article 3 Review
A six-monthly review process, in accordance with the assessment criteria set out in the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and the Operation Plan (OPLAN) and taking into account developments on the ground, will enable adjustments to be made to the size and scope of EUPOL COPPS as necessary.
Article 4 Chain of command and structure
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EUPOL COPPS shall have a unified chain of command, as a crisis management operation.
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EUPOL COPPS shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents.
Article 5 Civilian Operation Commander
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The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) Director shall be the Civilian Operation Commander for EUPOL COPPS.
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The Civilian Operation Commander, under the political control and strategic direction of the PSC and the overall authority of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), shall exercise command and control of EUPOL COPPS at the strategic level.
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The Civilian Operation Commander shall ensure, with regard to the conduct of operations, proper and effective implementation of the Council's decisions as well as the PSC's decisions, including by issuing instructions at the strategic level as required to the Head of Mission and providing him with advice and technical support.
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The Civilian Operation Commander shall report to the Council through the HR.
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All seconded staff shall remain under the full command of the national authorities of the seconding State in accordance with national rules, of the Union institution concerned or of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Those authorities shall transfer Operational Control (OPCON) of their personnel, teams and units to the Civilian Operation Commander.
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The Civilian Operation Commander shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Union's duty of care is properly discharged.
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The Civilian Operation Commander and the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East peace process shall consult each other as required.