Facilitating the creation of a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia and enhancing human rights protection

As the European (continental) and Central Asian legal systems derive historically from common roots, they remain similar in many regards. The strategic goal of this Action is to initiate a process of creating a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia, based on European and international standards. This Action consists of two complementary components: raising awareness about Council of Europe Conventions and enhancing human rights protection through education.The latter component is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Programme on Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP). 

Raising awareness about Council of Europe Conventions

Council of Europe Conventions are considered as a key reference to reinforce human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to promote a common legal space at pan-European level and beyond. It is therefore important to promote a sound understanding and effective implementation of the Conventions system among national authorities and civil society actors in Central Asia. Within the framework of the Action and depending on the needs and priorities of each partner, the following activities on regional and national level are organised:

  • Legislative review and assessments;
  • Preparation of recommendations and publications;
  • Peer to-peer exchanges, conferences, seminars, working groups etc.
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Rule of Law: further prospects of co-operation in Kyrgyzstan

On 23 June 2022, the fundamental principles of the rule of law in the light of ongoing legal and institutional reforms in Kyrgyzstan were discussed during a round table organised in Bishkek in co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by representatives of national authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic such as the Ombudsman, the Ministry of Justice, the General Prosecutor’s Office, the Constitutional Court, the Business Ombudsman as well as civil society representatives.

The discussions were followed by presentations on prospects of co-operation under the three Actions of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023 and exchanges on priority areas where the Kyrgyz partners can benefit from the Programme’s assistance.

The round table was organised within the framework of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023 which is a joint initiative, co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 23 June 2022
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