The adoption of the law in House of Peoples of the Bosnian Federation was the result of consensus which was reached today after last week the bill was brought into question when Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) deputies supported an amendment, moved by Deputy Vahid Heco, on the exclusion of holders of decorations awarded by the Republic of Croatia.
According to today's decision, former HVO members, holders of the decorations awarded by Croatia, are equated with holders of decorations which were given to members of the Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Interior Ministry of the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
As of 1 January 2006, they are entitled to the financial compensation accounting to 50 percent of the average monthly salary.