Article 10 Security

The Civilian Operation Commander shall direct the Head of Mission’s planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation for EUJUST LEX-IRAQ in accordance with Articles 4 and 8.

The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of the Mission and for ensuring compliance with minimum security requirements applicable to the Mission, in line with the policy of the European Union on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty on European Union and its supporting documents.

For the elements of the Mission which are carried out in Member States, the host Member State shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the security of the participants and the trainers on its territory.

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Should the training take place in a third State, the Union, with the involvement of the Member States concerned, shall ask the third State's authorities to make the appropriate arrangements regarding the security of the participants and the trainers or experts on its territory.

EUJUST LEX-IRAQ shall have a dedicated Security Officer for the Mission reporting to the Head of Mission.

The Head of Mission shall consult with the PSC on security issues affecting the deployment of the Mission as directed by the HR.

EUJUST LEX-IRAQ staff members, trainers and experts shall undergo mandatory security training and, when appropriate, medical checks prior to any deployment or travel to Iraq.

Member States shall endeavour to provide EUJUST LEX-IRAQ, in particular the offices in Iraq, staff, trainers and experts travelling to and in Iraq, with secure accommodation, body armour and close protection and other security requirements, as appropriate, within Iraq. For such purpose, the Head of Mission may conclude appropriate arrangements with Member States or local authorities as necessary.