Division Chapter 24: Justice, freedom and security

Complete the revision of key legislation to align with the Schengen acquis and extend investments at local level in terms of IT equipment and further training for the police,

continue preparations to implement the Schengen acquis by increasing staffing levels and training for border guards, further investing in equipment including the extension of the National Border Management Information System and ensuring its compatibility with the second-generation Schengen Information System (SIS II). Improve administrative and enforcement capacity of the border police by enhancing inter-agency cooperation,

continue alignment to EU visa policy, including the introduction of biometric identifiers in travel documents and preparations for the Visa Information system,

introduce secondary legislation for implementation of the Asylum Act and Aliens Act,

ensure compatibility of legislation with the acquis in judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters and strengthen the capacity of the judiciary to apply the acquis.