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Sjellim të drejtën e pronës më afër qytetarëve përmes shërbimeve kadastrale më të qarta dhe të arritshme
Qasja në informacion të qartë dhe praktik është thelbësor për mbrojtjen e të drejtës së pronës, veçanërisht kur bëhet fjalë për pronësinë mbi banesën, tokën dhe pasurinë. Edhe pse navigimi në procedurat kadastrale shpeshherë mund të duket i ndërlikuar, këto procese janë thelbësore për të...
Fostering resocialisation and rehabilitation of prisoners in North Macedonia: EU and Council of Europe assist prison authorities
Resocialisation officers are professionals engaged in the criminal justice systems, prisons, or rehabilitation centres to help offenders reintegrate into society. Their primary role is to assist individuals in adapting to social norms, building new skills, and overcoming habits or behaviours that...
Towards more consistent judicial practice in Serbia
As many as 60 judges, judicial assistants and court staff across Serbia have strengthened their capacity to use the electronic case-law database, supporting more consistent application of the law and greater legal certainty, through a series of trainings organised with the support of the Supreme...
Judicial institutions review progress in strengthening legal culture and public trust in Serbia
Strengthening legal culture, improving institutional communication and reinforcing public trust in the judiciary remain key priorities for justice sector reform in Serbia, as concluded at the second Steering Committee meeting of the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and capacities of...
Venice Commission provides important opinions for the authorities in Kosovo*
The Expertise Co-ordination Mechanism (ECM), a unique instrument in the hands of the public stakeholders in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, continues to provide essential legislative expertise and policy advice, as a key support for the Beneficiaries to meet their reform agendas in the fields of...
Professional appraisal of state prosecutors: Ensuring fairness, accountability and quality in prosecutorial work
Clear and objective criteria are an essential prerequisite for strengthening the quality and efficiency of prosecutorial work. To support the implementation of the new Rules on the Professional Appraisal of State Prosecutors, a targeted training programme for heads of appraisal councils in the...
Collaboration of the whole society, key for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Violent Extremist Prisoners and Offenders in the Western Balkans
Përfitues dhe aktorë publikë nga i gjithë Ballkani Perëndimor u mblodhën në Durrës / Shqipëri për të riformuluar rezultatet e bashkëpunimit ndër-kufitar në menaxhimin e të burgosurve dhe autorëve të ekstremizmit të dhunshëm, në një konferencë dy-ditore të organizuar me mbështetjen e BE-së dhe...
Judicial well-being discussed as a prerequisite for quality justice in Serbia
Representatives of judicial institutions, professional associations, international organisations and experts gathered in Belgrade on 15 June 2026 for a round table dedicated to the importance of judicial well-being for the delivery of justice, organised by the Judges’ Association of Serbia with...
Strengthening co-operation with authorities in Montenegro to prevent violent extremism
Measures to strengthen inter-agency co-operation in the prevention and management of violent extremism in prison and ensure effective continuity during the pre-release and post-release phases, was the focus of the co-ordination meeting held with authorities in Montenegro within the framework of...
Training in Niš supports further harmonisation of judicial practice in Serbia
Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Niš strengthened their capacities in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 11 June 2026, aimed at supporting more consistent judicial practice and enhancing legal certainty....
Training in Kraljevo supports more consistent judicial practice in Serbia
Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Kraljevo strengthened their capacities in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 5 June 2026, aimed at supporting a more consistent judicial practice and enhancing legal certainty....
Në ndihmë të më shumë se 2700 qytetarë në Shqipëri që të kenë akses në të drejtat e tyre të pronësisë
Për shumë persona në Shqipëri, sigurimi i aksesit në të drejtën e pronësisë mund të jetë një proces sfidues, pasi procedurat shpesh përfshijnë hapa të ndërlikuar ligjorë dhe administrativë, ndërkohë që informacioni i qartë dhe i kuptueshëm nuk është gjithmonë i disponueshëm lehtësisht, duke e...
Strengthening Co-operation in the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights
Representatives of the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of the Council of Europe met with relevant state institutions to discuss the execution of ECtHR judgments concerning Serbia. The delegation met with the Agent of the Republic of Serbia...
Gjykatat Kushtetuese dhe e Lartë e Shqipërisë marrin pjesë në Takimin e Gjykatave të Larta të Këshillit të Evropës
Përfaqësues të Gjykatës Kushtetuese dhe Gjykatës së Lartë të Shqipërisë morën pjesë në sesionin e 11-të të Rrjetit të Gjykatave të Larta (SCN), të mbajtur në Strasburg më 4-5 qershor 2026. Ela Elezi, përfaqësuese e Gjykatës Kushtetuese dhe Emirijam Ahmetaga, përfaqësuese e Gjykatës së Lartë, iu...
High Prosecutorial Council of Serbia strengthens internal communication and conflict management skills
Members and staff of the High Prosecutorial Council strengthened their skills in internal professional communication and conflict management during a two-day workshop held on 4–5 June in Belgrade. Under the title “Internal professional communication and conflict management in the working...
Montenegro’s judges and prosecutors strengthen ethical standards to reinforce public trust in justice
Judges and state prosecutors from across Montenegro gathered on 2–3 June to strengthen the application of ethical, integrity and accountability standards in their daily work, recognising these principles as essential for preserving public trust in the judiciary and upholding the rule of law. The...
Serbian legal professionals improve their knowledge on the European Court of Human Rights’ admissibility requirements
An online course on the “Admissibility criteria in applications submitted to the European Court of Human Rights” has brought together 36 lawyers and Constitutional Court advisors from Serbia to strengthen their understanding of the requirements applications must meet before reaching the Court....
Montenegro steps up protection of victims with specialised training for lawyers
Montenegro has launched a specialised training programme for lawyers providing free legal aid to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, aiming to strengthen access to justice for some of the most vulnerable groups in society. The initiative follows the 2024 amendments to the Law on...
Small steps shaping change behind prison walls
In the District Prison in Subotica, change does not come overnight. It begins quietly, often in moments that might seem small to an outsider- a pause before reacting, a different choice made in a difficult situation, a willingness to speak up. For Dajana Perčić, those moments are at the heart of...
New pilot courts in Horizontal Facility action in Bosnia and Herzegovina advance staff satisfaction surveys
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a workshop in Modriča on May 22, 2026, to assist new pilot courts participating in the action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)" in introducing internal satisfaction...
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