Topic Judicial reforms

Court management online training session in Azerbaijan

25 June 2021 Azerbaijan

An online training session for trainers on court management, in particular on the collection and analysis of judicial statistics, performance evaluation, measuring the quality of justice and case and time management was held on 23-25 June. The participants were judges and court presidents, court...

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Presentation of the Analysis on how CEPEJ methods can be applied on judicial statistics in Georgia

25 June 2021 Georgia

The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised an online seminar to present the analysis of existing data and statistical reporting processes to demonstrate the use of CEPEJ methods to guide and support policy and managerial capacity required for the creation of...

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Online training on appeals against acts of enforcement agents in national courts in the Republic of Moldova

16 June 2021 Republic of Moldova

A series of 10 online training seminars are being conducted in the field of enforcement in civil and administrative matters, largely based on the new Commentary to the Enforcement Code, recently developed at the initiative of the Council of Europe. The agenda of these training is focused on the...

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Online discussion of the Opinion of the methodology and the procedure for the performance evaluation of Court of Cassation/Supreme Court judges in Armenia

14 July 2021 Armenia

On 11 June 2021 the online discussion of the Opinion of the methodology and the procedure for the performance evaluation of Court of Cassation/Supreme Court judges in Armenia took place in the framework of the project "Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and...

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Webinar on reasonable length of proceedings and case backlog in Georgian courts

3 June 2021 Georgia

A second webinar, part of a series dedicated to “Judicial proceedings within reasonable time”, was held on 3 June 2021. Its aim was to present Council of Europe European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) timeframes in conformity with Article 6 of the European Convention of Human...

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Online discussion of the study ''Gender equality in the judiciary of Armenia: challenges and opportunities''

26 May 2021 Armenia

An online discussion of the study ''Gender equality in the judiciary of Armenia: challenges and opportunities,'' took place on 25 May in the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance II (2019-2022) project ''Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of...

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Evaluation of the performance of enforcement systems and reporting in the Republic of Moldova

25 May 2021 Republic of Moldova

An online seminar on the evaluation and reporting on the performance of enforcement systems and their agents was conducted in the Republic of Moldova. The seminar gathered 25 participants, from the Moldovan National Union of Enforcement Agents as well as court presidents and judges. With the...

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Improving the methodology of distribution of resources in the Moldovan judiciary by using statistical data

20 May 2021 Republic of Moldova

The ability of the courts and of the judiciary in general to properly evaluate and reason their needs is a key aspect of modern judicial management. The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a second online seminar on taking decisions with regard to the distribution...

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Online discussion of the Comparative analysis on certain aspects of arbitration in Armenia

11 May 2021 Armenia

On 5 May 2021 the online discussion of the Comparative analysis on certain aspects of arbitration in Armenia took place in the framework of the project “Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia.” One of the Project components is...

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Georgia: Urgent Opinion on the amendments to the Organic law on Common Courts (appointment of Supreme Court judges) issued by Venice Commission

29 April 2021 Strasbourg, France

The Venice Commission in its urgent opinion welcomes the amendments to the Organic Law of Georgia on Common Courts, which have taken into account several of its previous recommendations. Nevertheless, there are a number of outstanding recommendations that should be considered in order to ensure...

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Training on financial investigation for Georgian law enforcement

27-28 April 2021 Georgia

The Council of Europe in cooperation with the Office of the Prosecutor General of Georgia organised a two-day training on “Financial investigation of money laundering/financing of terrorism cases”. The activity was delivered in “hybrid” format with the online involvement of international Council...

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#JusticeForAll campaign launched in Georgia to promote access to justice free of visible and invisible barriers

27 April 2021 Georgia

Access to justice is a fundamental prerequisite for the protection of basic human rights by citizens. To improve access to justice means to tackle existing inequalities and provide quality services to all, notwithstanding their gender, ethnicity, race, identity, age, social condition or physical...

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Presentation of the Handbook on improving the quality of judicial decisions

27 april 2021 Armenia

On 27 April 2021 the online presentation of the Handbook on improving the quality of judicial decisions developed by the Council of Europe international consultant Oleksandr Ovchynnykov, took place in the framework of the project ''Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and...

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Concluding the series of discussions to enhance the quality of justice in Georgia

26 April 2021 Georgia

Evening Talks, a series of online discussions aiming at contributing to the quality of improvement of the justice system in Georgia concluded with its final session held on 18 April. This series created an online platform promoting different policy papers, guidelines, and documents developed by...

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Second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Project "Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia"

14 April 2021 armenia

On 14 April 2021 the second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Project "Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia" was held online. The Project is funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the...

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Evening talks on 14 April: the series of discussions to enhance the quality of justice in Georgia

13 April 2021 Georgia

This session is a series of online discussions under the name Evening talks aiming at contributing to the quality improvement of the justice system in Georgia. The online programme creates a platform promoting different policy papers, guidelines, and documents developed by the Council of Europe...

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Legal professionals in Armenia trained on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings and victims’ rights

31 March 2021 Armenia

The first group of judges, prosecutors and investigators have successfully completed a distance-learning course on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings and victims’ rights. This course has been translated and adapted to the Armenian legal context and launched in co-operation with the...

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Online discussion of the assessment of the methodology and the procedure for the performance evaluation of judges

30 March 2021 Armenia

On 30 March 2021 an online discussion on the ''Assessment of the methodology and the procedure for the performance evaluation of judges” took place in the framework of the project ''Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia,''...

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Evening talks: the series of discussions to enhance the quality of justice in Georgia

22 March 2021 Online

A series of online discussions under the name “Evening talks”, aiming at contributing to the quality improvement of the justice system in Georgia, continues during the month of March. The online programme creates a platform promoting different policy papers, guidelines, and documents developed by...

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Improving the enforcement system in Azerbaijan

19 March 2021 Azerbaijan

The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) has developed two important documents in the framework of its project to support the improvement of the enforcement system in Azerbaijan. The documents were drafted by the experts Mathieu Chardon and Jos Uitdehaag, based on the results...

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One in four people felt discriminated in the Republic of Moldova during the last year

16 March 2021 Republic of Moldova

The general population and professionals in the Republic of Moldova consider discrimination a widespread problem, according to a national study conducted in the period September-November 2020. One in four people from the general population interviewed stated that they have felt discriminated in...

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Moldovan judicial staff trained on discrimination on ground of disability

2 March 2021 Remote

On 2 March , 30 representatives from Moldovan courts and prosecutor offices were trained on the subject of discrimination on ground of disability, The training was organized in cooperation with the National Institute of Justice in the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint...

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Online discussion of the post-adoption review of the Judicial Code of Armenia

26 February 2021 Armenia

On 26 February 2021 an online discussion of the ''Post-adoption review of the Judicial Code of Armenia'' took place in the framework of the project '“Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia” (the Project). One of the Project...

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Steering Group meeting of the European Union / Council of Europe joint Project in the Republic of Moldova

25 February 2021 Republic of Moldova

On 25 February 2021 the third meeting of the Steering Group for the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova” was held. The event was attended by partners of the project and by a representative of the Delegation of the...

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Seminar on optimal resource distribution in courts

25 February 2021 Republic of Moldova

A seminar on the use of CEPEJ tools to optimise the distribution of resources in courts has been organised in a videoconference format. European experts familiarised the participants with methods on applying Key Performance Indicators and statistical data to strengthen court management in...

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Training Programme for Judges and Assistants of Judges on Legal drafting of the Judicial Decisions

23-24 February 2021 Armenia

Legal drafting of judicial decisions was the key topic of a two-day training organised on 23-24 February 2021, in the framework of the project “Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia”. Seventeen national judges and assistants of...

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Building capacities on judicial communication in the Republic of Moldova

19 February 2021 Republic of Moldova

The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised an online training session on court communication for more than 40 justice professionals, including judges, court presidents, as well as representatives of the Superior Council of Magistrates and the Ministry of Justice. The...

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A strategic approach for the monitoring function of the Moldovan Equality Council

19 February 2021 Republic of Moldova

In an online meeting, independent equality and human rights expert Niall Crowley presented the results of a remote assessment of the Monitoring Strategy of the Moldovan Equality Council for 2021-2023. "This (monitoring strategy, n.r.) represents a significant step in strengthening the planned and...

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Networking and knowledge depository platform for lawyers from Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine now available

17 February 2021 Online

A new platform for networking, exchanging information and best practices, accessing key documents, including pieces of legislation and research is now accessible to lawyers, bar associations and legal professional in the Eastern Partnership countries. The platform was presented at the second...

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Strengthening the efficiency and effectiveness of the recommendations issued by the Moldovan Equality Council

18 JANUARY 2021 ONLINE

A report commissioned by the Council of Europe to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of recommendations made by the Equality Council in the Republic of Moldova concerning discrimination cases, is now published online. Niall Crowley, international consultant, presented the report proposing...

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Improving judicial communication to increase the public confidence in the judicial system of the Republic of Moldova

20 January 2021 Republic of Moldova

An assessment report that will help the national courts in the country to further strengthen the institutional capacities to develop better communication practices, internally and in relations with mass-media and the large public, has been presented. During the workshop organised on 20 January...

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Strengthening the access to justice for vulnerable groups in the Republic of Moldova

20 January 2021 Republic of Moldova

Equal access to judicial services for all citizens, specifically access to courts for vulnerable groups including victims of discrimination, persons with disabilities, women, and children has been the focus of the online event organised on 20 January 2021. Representatives of key justice sector...

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Consultative Council of European Judges' Opinion 23 on the role of associations of judges in supporting judicial independence will be discussed online

17 DECEMBER 2020 ONLINE

On 17 December at 15:00 (CET) evening discussions about Consultative Council of European Judges' (CCJE) Opinion 23 on the role of associations of judges in supporting judicial independence will be held online. The main objective of the Opinion is to provide a framework within which the right of...

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Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Equality Council recommendations - key tool in fighting discrimination in Moldova

23-24 NOVEMBER 2020 ONLINE

The EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance supports the Moldovan Equality Council (Council for Preventing and Eliminating Discrimination and Ensuring Equality - CPEDEE) in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of its recommendations. On 23 and 24 November, a 2-days round of discussions was...

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National PGG II project on anti-discrimination holds its second Steering Committee Meeting

27 NOVEMBER 2020 ONLINE

On 27 November 2020, the joint EU / CoE project implemented in the frame of the Partnership for Good Governance II ”Strengthening the capacities of the justice sector actors to deliver justice in line with European standards, in particular to fight discrimination in the Republic of Moldova”...

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Moldovan Equality Council staff learning on the right to apply to the Constitutional Court based on the new constitutionality review of legislation

12-13 NOVEMBER 2020 ONLINE

In the context of the current draft amendments to the national legislation, aimed at empowering the Moldovan Equality Council with the right to apply to the Constitutional Court for constitutionality review of legislation, the EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance Programme supports the Moldovan...

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Moldovan stakeholders involved in the meetings of the CEPEJ working group on judicial time management

9-10 November 2020 ONLINE

On 9 and 10 November 2020 the representatives of the partner institutions from Moldova – the Agency for Court Administration and the National Union of Enforcement Agents – attended the online 28th meeting of the Working group on judicial time management (CEPEJ-SATURN). The working group has the...

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Judicial staff Training on European standards on discrimination

28 October 2020 Online

EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance Programme supports the National Institute of Justice in training the judicial staff on identifying and better understanding discrimination, according to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and EU legislation. Throughout a 1-day online training,...

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21 lawyers and trainee lawyers consolidated their theoretical knowledge and practice on non-discrimination

30 October Online

EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance Programme supports the Lawyers’ Training Centre of the Moldovan Bar Association in providing capacity building for lawyers and trainee lawyers on non-discrimination, in line with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and EU legislation. A total...

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Moldovan lawyers instructed how to submit applications to ECHR

27 October 2020 Online

On 27 October, lawyers from Moldova received formation on the procedure for examining admissibility of applications to the ECHR. This highly practical online training was delivered by international consultant and human rights lawyer Dmitri Bartenev from Sankt Petersburg. He shared his experience...

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IT-based solutions are envisaged to increase the efficiency of the enforcement system in the Republic of Moldova

09 October 2020 Moldova

A coordination meeting in online format took place on 9 October 2020 to address the needs and discuss further steps in the implementation of IT-based solutions for the enforcement system in civil and administrative matters. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Justice...

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Workshop on how to improve the relations between the judiciary and the media in Georgia

7 October 2020 Online

On 7 October 2020, a webinar will be organised for the Georgian judicial professionals on media and communication skills with focus on social and new media. This workshop will be based on the Guide on communication with the media and the public for courts and prosecuting authorities developed by...

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Three Training of Trainers sessions organised in Armenia

25-27 September 2020 Armenia

Three-day training of trainers (ToT) on “Techniques for drafting judgments and decisions”, “Current issues of the cross-examination (confrontation)” and “Interviewing techniques and communications management” was organised in co-operation with the Justice Academy on 25-27 September in...

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GEORGIA - The School of Justice Alumni Network – the way for opportunities for court staff and law school students

The School of Justice Alumni Network established in 2019 continues to be active even under the restrictions and the lockdown caused by COVID-19. The #Onlinetalks - thematic discussions in the field of justice, support of different initiatives, makes the platform even stronger.

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Adjusted case management system of the Constitutional Court of GEORGIA

The case management system of the Constitutional Court of Georgia has been adjusted giving the possibility to Georgian citizens to get all relevant case-related information online thus ensuring access to justice even under the severe restrictions related to COVID-19.

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Road map on dissemination of CEPEJ efficiency and quality measurement tools in all courts of Azerbaijan

3 September 2020 Azerbaijan

The European Union and the Council of Europe continue to work in partnership with the Republic of Azerbaijan to improve efficiency of the Azerbaijani judiciary. In this regard, the Council of Europe has developed a Road map on dissemination of CEPEJ efficiency and quality measurement tools in all...

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Judges and prosecutors trained by international and national experts on anti-discrimination

04 September 2020 Online

EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance supports the National Institute of Justice in training judges and prosecutors on identifying and dealing with cases of hate speech and domestic violence. On 4 September, the judges and prosecutors trained by the National Institute of Justice took part in a...

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The Equality Council is strengthening its monitoring function with support from the Council of Europe

02-03 September 2020 Online

The EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance supports the Moldovan Equality Council with the development of a monitoring strategy in line with European Standards. On the 2nd and 3rd of September, Moldovan Equality Council members took part in a 2-day online workshop to strengthen their skills and...

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Trainers improving their skills on delivering formation on the investigation of hate crimes

24-25 August 2020 Online

EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance supports the National Institute of Justice in training the trainers on investigating crimes that are motivated by prejudice and bias. The trainers of the Moldovan National Institute of Justice received formation on understanding and defining hate crime,...

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Discussing ways to improve the enforcement of court decisions in civil and administrative matters in the Republic of Moldova

13 August 2020 Online

On 13 August 2020 the Secretariat of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) moderated an on-line workshop in order to discuss the ways to further improve the enforcement of court decisions in civil and administrative matters in the Republic of Moldova and to define...

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Steering the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova”

13 August 2020 Moldova

On 13 August 2020 was carried out the second meeting of the Steering Group of the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova” ("CEPEJ Project"), which is part of the Partnership of the Council of Europe and the European...

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Efforts are pursued to improve the efficiency of courts and the quality of judicial services in the Republic of Moldova

12 August 2020 Online

On 12 August 2020 a team of experts of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) met in a videoconference their colleagues from judicial administration of the Republic of Moldova to discuss new measures with a view to improving the efficiency of courts and the quality of...

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Sharing the experience of judicial case-weighting in the Republic of Moldova with European partners

6 August 2020 Moldova

On 6 August 2020 the judicial case-weighting model in the Republic of Moldova was presented and discussed with Latvian counterparts. The event was moderated by the Secretariat of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) and took place in the format of a videoconference under...

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Launch of training needs assessment for CEPEJ topics in Azerbaijan

6 August 2020

The European Union and the Council of Europe continue to work in partnership with the Republic of Azerbaijan to improve efficiency of the Azerbaijani judiciary. Thus, in July the Council of Europe launched a training needs assessment for CEPEJ topics to identify training needs for different...

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Moldovan Equality Council: A monitoring framework, strategy and process report

05 August 2020 Online

EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance supports the Moldovan Equality Council on strengthening its strategic approach towards monitoring. On August 5th, international consultant Niall Crowley presented the results of a review of the monitoring mechanisms and instruments of the Moldovan Equality...

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Intersectional discrimination – a practical training for the Equality Council

23-24 July 2020 Online

EU/CoE Partnership for Good Governance supports the Moldovan Equality Council on addressing the principles of intersectionality in cases of discrimination. On the 23rd and 24th of July, the team of the Moldovan Equality Council participated in a 2-day online training on intersectional...

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Expert advice on “Access to courts for vulnerable groups”

14/07/2020 Baku, Azerbaijan

CEPEJ is developing an expert advice to Azerbaijani judicial authorities on “Access to courts for vulnerable groups”. In this regard, online meetings have been organized in June with the Ministry of Justice, the Judicial Legal Council, the Justice Academy, the State Committee for Family, Women...

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Communication strategy for the judiciary

14/07/2020 Baku, Azerbaijan

The Council of Europe is preparing an expert advice to Azerbaijani judicial authorities on steps to disseminate CEPEJ tools on “Communication strategy for the judiciary”. Online meetings with the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court...

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Publication of the comparative review of the procedural and institutional setup of functioning of lawyers in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

25 June 2020 Strasbourg, France

In the framework of the PGG II project “Strengthening the legal profession in line with European standards”, a comparative review of the procedural and institutional setup of functioning of lawyers in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine was published. The comparative review is focused...

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State of Emergency and Human Rights obligations : Georgian judges discuss most recent European practice and approach with the Venice Commission expert

19 June 2020 Tbilisi, Georgia

COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of scrutiny over derogations from fundamental rights and liberties. The scrutiny is primarily entrusted to the judicial powers, and several proceedings have already been initiated throughout Europe. Georgia is among the countries that has declared...

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Supporting the Constitutional Court of Georgia to further improve its Case Management System during COVID-19 crisis

18 May 2020 Batumi, Georgia

With the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Constitutional Court of Georgia continues to offer improved electronic litigation, allowing court users to navigate more easily and get all relevant case-related information. This initiative will refine communication between...

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The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) ensures participation of partner institutions of cooperation programs into SATURN working group meeting

18 May 2020 ONLINE

On 18 May 2020, representatives of the partner institutions of the Judiciary of Georgia, Latvia, Slovak Republic attended the meeting of the SATURN working group on judicial timeframes of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice. The meeting focused on the project concerning the...

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Call for Tenders for national consultants in the Republic of Moldova

14 May 2020 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

The Council of Europe is launching calls for the provision of consultancy services in the fields of court management and enforcement of court decisions in civil and administrative matters in the Republic of Moldova, in the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance II 2019-2021 (PGG II)...

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Upcoming activities for the PGG II project “Strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in Azerbaijan”

14 May 2020 Baku, Azerbaijan

In the framework of the PG II project “Strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in Azerbaijan”, a system of enforcement timeframes and recovery rates will be set-up as indicators of the efficiency of the enforcement system and in view of evaluating bailiffs’ performance. To...

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The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) concretely involved in the implementation of judicial reforms in Georgia

06 May 2020 Tbilisi, Georgia

The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) experts have started the evaluation of the administrative organisation of the Georgian courts and its non-judicial staff with a view to developing recommendations and guidelines concerning the evaluation of non-judicial staff. The...

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Review of the criminal legislation launched in Georgia

30 April 2020 Tbilisi, Georgia

Active efforts were undertaken to bring criminal procedure legislation in Georgia closer to the ECHR standards in the framework of PGG II Project “Supporting the criminal justice reforms - tackling criminal aspects of the judicial reforms in Georgia”. Following the results of high-level event...

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Judges in Georgia to follow the second HELP course launched in the country: Reasoning of Criminal Judgments in Georgia

30 April 2020 Tbilisi, Georgia

In cooperation with the High School of Justice of Georgia, the Council of Europe HELP course Reasoning of Criminal Judgements is launched for a second time and will be implemented for a period of seven weeks in Georgian under this European Union-Council of Europe action. This HELP course is...

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Launch of HELP course on International Cooperation in Criminal Matters in Georgia

27 April 2020 Tbilsi, Georgia

The Council of Europe HELP online course International Cooperation in Criminal Matters was launched for the first time in Georgia for a range of legal professionals. Mr Cristian Urse, Head of Office, Council of Europe Office in Georgia, Mr Gocha lordkipanidze, Deputy of Minister of Justice, Ms...

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Training of Trainers (ToT) organised with the Justice Academy in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia

6-7 March 2020 Tsaghkadzor, Armenia

A two-day training of trainers (ToT) on “Peculiarities of the victim's status in the criminal proceedings” and on “Practical skills for applying alternative preventive measures to detention” was organised in co-operation with the Justice Academy on 6-7 March in Tsaghkadzor. The goal of the first...

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Improvement of the system of law enforcement in the Republic of Moldova through self-evaluation and new ICT tools

2-3 March 2020 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

The system of enforcement of court decisions in civil and administrative matters in the Republic of Moldova will mark soon 10 years since switching to the institute of private judicial officers (bailiffs). This important reform was supported back in 2010 by the Council of Europe and the European...

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CEPEJ continues to support the improvement of the efficiency of courts and the quality of judicial services in the Republic of Moldova

25-26 February 2020 Chisinau, Moldova

In the framework of the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova”, an expert mission aimed at addressing the steps for the dissemination of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) tools in all...

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The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) will organise a fact-finding visit to Georgia on 18 and 19 February 2020

11 February 2020 Tbilisi, Georgia

On 18 and 19 February 2020, the CEPEJ Secretariat, accompanied by a group of international experts, will organise a fact finding visit to Georgia in order to introduce the new CEPEJ project in Georgiaand the work of CEPEJ to the main beneficiaries and partners (High Council of Justice, Ministry...

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Training of Trainers for Prosecutors in Tbilisi, Georgia

6-7 February 2020 Tbilisi, Georgia

The Council of Europe and the European Union organized training of trainers (ToT) for prosecutors on application of pre-trail measures on 6-7 February 2020. Participants explored the application of pre-trial measures under article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Special...

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Armenian criminal justice sector stakeholders discuss draft Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes

12 December 2019 Yerevan, Armenia

In order to promote the criminal justice reform, several round table discussions on the draft Criminal Procedure (CPC) and Criminal (CC) Codes of Armenia were organised by the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice in November-December 2019. Particularly, on 20-21 November...

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Launching of the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova”

10 DECEMBER 2019 CHISINAU, MOLDOVA

The Council of Europe and the European Union launched, in co-operation with national partners, the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova”, part of the second phase of the Partnership for Good Governance (2019-2021)....

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Public discussion on the draft Criminal Procedure Code of Armenia

6 December Yerevan, Armenia

On 6 December in Yerevan, a public discussion on the draft Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia was organised where a variety of stakeholders, representatives of international organisations and civil society discussed various issues and proposals regarding the text of the draft...

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Findings of the legislative review on the Moldovan legislation in the field of anti-discrimination discussed in Chisinau

6 December 2019 Chisinau, Moldova

The Council of Europe carried out a legislative review offering the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova an expert opinion, in view of ensuring that the national legislation in the field of anti-discrimination is aligned with European standards, particularly the European Convention on...

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International conference: Implementing non-discrimination commitments – a path to achieving European human rights standards

8 November 2019 Chisinau, Moldova

The necessity of strong cooperation between national authorities and civil society, role of lawyers and the use of communication strategies as key tools for preventing and fighting discrimination were the focus of the joint European Union and Council of Europe international conference that took...

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“Strengthening the capacities of the justice sector actors to deliver justice in line with European Standards, in particular to fight discrimination” - First meeting of the Project’s Steering Committee

25 September 2019 Chisinau, Moldova

The 1st Steering Committee meeting of the PGG project on strengthening the capacities of the Moldovan justice sector was held on 25 September 2019. Participants have approved the project plan and appreciated the necessity for this country-specific project that would build on the efforts and...

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Death penalty should be abolished in Belarus

27 August 2019 Minsk, Belarus

How to work with public opinion with a view to inform its views on the death penalty and the necessity for its abolition was the theme of the conference which took place in Minsk on 27 August 2019. The event was the result of the thorough dialogue the Council of Europe has had with the Belarusian...

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European non-discrimination standards explored by Belarusian students

13-17 MAy 2019 Gomel, Belarus

On 13-17 May 2019 the Council of Europe organised in Gomel, Belarus, a five-day Spring School on Human Rights and Combating Discrimination for 35 law students from six universities of Belarus. The programme was built around the key grounds for discrimination, such as race, ethnicity, sex and...

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Project “Implementation of judicial reforms in Armenia” (component II) launched in Armenia

25 April 2019 Yerevan, Armenia

On 25 April, the Council of Europe launched Component 2 of the Project “Implementation of judicial reforms” in the sphere of criminal justice funded through the European Union and Council of Europe Partnership for Good Governance (PGG II). This Project is a part of the joint efforts of the...

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Council of Europe and European Union presented new programme under Partnership for Good Governance for 2019-2021

25 April 2018 Yerevan, Armenia

On 25 April 2019, the Council of Europe and European Union presented to media and beneficiaries the 2nd phase of the Partnership for Good Governance programme to be implemented in 2019-2021 in Eastern Partnership countries, including country-specific projects for Armenia. The two projects that...

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