Objectives
Article 1
Open ↗Decision 2013/233/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) Article 2 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 Objectives EUBAM Libya will assist in a comprehensive civilian security sector reform planning process, with a view to preparing for a possible civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission. The objectives of EUBAM Libya are to engage and assist the Libyan authorities in the fields of border management, law enforcement and the broader criminal justice system.’. (2) In Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. In order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2, EUBAM Libya shall: (a) inform EU planning for a possible civilian CSDP mission in the field of security sector reform, cooperating closely with, and contributing to, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) efforts, liaising with the legitimate Libyan authorities and other relevant security interlocutors; (b) support the development of the broader border management framework, including providing capacity delivery to the Ministry of Interior coastal police (General Administration of Coastal Security), engaging the Libyan Coast Guard and enhancing contacts with legitimate Libyan authorities on the Southern borders; (c) support capacity building and strategic planning within the Ministry of Interior on law enforcement in Tripoli and development of coordination capacities among relevant Libyan authorities in fighting organised crime and terrorism; (d) support broader capacity building and strategic planning assistance to the Ministry of Justice, including establishing the Criminal Justice Reform Working Group and potential sub-groups.’. (3) In Article 5, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: ‘7. The Civilian Operation Commander, the Head of Union Delegation in Libya and the Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya shall consult each other as required. The European External Action Service Principal Advisor on Gender should also be consulted, where appropriate.’. (4) In Article 6, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: ‘7. The Head of Mission shall coordinate, as appropriate, with other Union actors on the ground. The Head of Mission shall, without prejudice to the chain of command, receive local political guidance from the Head of Union Delegation in Libya.’. (5) In Article 9, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, political control and strategic direction of EUBAM Libya. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions for that purpose in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 TEU. That authorisation shall include the powers to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal from the HR, and to amend the planning documents. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of EUBAM Libya shall remain vested in the Council.’. (6) In Article 11, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. EUBAM Libya staff shall undergo mandatory security training before taking up their duties, in accordance with the planning documents. They shall also receive regular in-theatre refresher training organised by the Mission Security Officer.’. (7) In Article 13(1), the last paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUBAM Libya for the period from 22 August 2016 to 30 November 2017 shall be EUR 17 000 000.’. (8) In Article 15, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. The HR shall be authorised to release to Europol and Frontex EU classified information generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.’. (9) In Article 15, the following paragraphs are added: ‘5. The HR shall be authorised to release to the UN EU classified information up to “RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED” level which are generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. 6. The HR shall be authorised to release to INTERPOL EU classified information generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Pending the conclusion of an agreement between the Union and INTERPOL, EUBAM Libya may release such information to the National Central Bureaux of INTERPOL of the Member States, in accordance with arrangements to be concluded between the Civilian Operation Commander and the Head of the relevant National Central Bureau. 7. The HR shall be authorised to conclude the arrangements necessary to implement the provisions on information exchange in this Article. 8. The HR may delegate the authorisations to release information as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in this Article to persons placed under the HR's authority, to the Civilian Operation Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.’. (10) In Article 16, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall apply until 31 December 2018.’.