EBM Advisory Board names urgent reform needs for illustration clarification

EBM Advisory Board names urgent reform needs for illustration clarification

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Vienna-On December 11, 2024, the independent EBM advisory board sent an important interim report to Interior Minister Mag. Gerhard Karner. This report emphasizes four central points that require special attention in the upcoming legislative period. The EBM Advisory Board, which was created for independent clarification of abuse of abuse against police officers, underlines the need to further improve objective evidence, in particular by more thorough documentation in police custody. This progress is crucial to strengthen the credibility of the educational processes, as was emphasized in an earlier report, according to [bmi.gv.at].

recommendations for future investigations

Another important point is to improve the exchange between public prosecutors and the EBM. Through more intensive communication, the Advisory Board hopes for valuable information that could lead to more effective investigations. It is also recommended that the EBM is not restricted by local regional boundaries when processing complaints in order to ensure a smooth process. The investigation teams should be able to check known facts without further obstacles.

In the interim report, the repeated claim for additional positions is pointed out. Against the background of unexpectedly high complaints, more personnel resources are essential to guarantee EBM's efficiency. This happens under the premise that the EBM not only act independently, but also has to maintain human rights, a core task of the position based in the Federal Office for Corruption Prevention and Corruption Control, which has been active since January 21, 2024, as also reports [ots.at]