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High Prosecutorial Council discusses progress achieved and future challenges in Serbia
The High Prosecutorial Council of Serbia gathered prosecutors, legal experts and former and current Council members in Belgrade on 15 May 2026 to assess progress achieved since the institution’s establishment in 2023 and discuss key challenges ahead in strengthening the independence,...
Montenegrin judiciary strengthens response to domestic violence and violence against women
Representatives of the Montenegrin judiciary gathered in Podgorica for a two-day training aimed at strengthening the institutional response to domestic violence and violence against women, with a particular focus on improving cooperation and coordinated action in cases involving violence against...
Drejtësia Shqiptare Forcon Komunikimin dhe Transparencën e Gjykatave
Sistemi i drejtësisë në Shqipëri po evoluon për të ofruar jo vetëm drejtësi të barabartë, por edhe më shumë besim dhe transparencë përmes komunikimit të hapur dhe efektiv. Duke njohur rolin kyç të gjyqësorit në ndërtimin e besimit publik, së fundmi në Tiranë u zhvillua një seminar i dedikuar me...
Advancing ethical and disciplinary practices in Montenegro's judiciary
The Council of Europe and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with the Judicial Council, Prosecutorial Council, Supreme Court of Montenegro and Supreme State Prosecution Office, organised a joint training course on Strengthening Ethical and Disciplinary Frameworks...
Strengthening communication capacities of the High Prosecutorial Council of Serbia
Members and staff of the High Prosecutorial Council of Serbia gathered in Vrdnik for a two-day workshop on internal and external communication and media relations. Building on the first training session held earlier in April, the workshop further supported the strengthening of communication...
Bosnia and Herzegovina advances discussions on remote hearings in civil proceedings
A workshop entitled “Introducing remote hearings in civil procedure in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held on 29 April 2026 in Brčko with the support of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). The event gathered representatives of judicial institutions from across Bosnia and...
Supporting mediation and alternative dispute resolution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Within the framework of the Action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)”, a series of meetings was conducted on 27 and 28 April 2026 in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Brčko District to assess the current use of mediation and other alternative dispute...
Modernizimi i të drejtës së pronës në Shqipëri: Në brendësi të transformimit të Agjencisë Shtetërore të Kadastrës
Si do ta përshkruanit reformën vijuese në Agjencinë Shtetërore të Kadastrës në Shqipëri? Në Agjencinë Shtetërore të Kadastrës, ne kemi ndërmarrë një reformë strukturore dhe transformuese që synon modernizimin e administrimit të pronës në Shqipëri. Për herë të parë, nuk jemi fokusuar vetëm në...
Nga Siria, tek Ri-integrimi: Mbështetje të Dënuarve për Ekstremizëm të Dhunshëm në Sistemin e Provës në Shqipëri
Me rrobat e saj të errëta, Fatime* qëndron e ulur në heshtje, duket sikur nuk ka interes për asnjë bisedë dhe pret me padurim të takojë Oficerin e saj të Provës në Tiranë. Çdo tre muaj, ajo duhet të paraqitet dhe të diskutojë progresin e saj me autoritetet e provës. Ajo është një nga nëntë gratë...
Law students from Legal Clinics in Tetovo strengthen skills to provide Free Legal Aid
Primary legal aid provided by authorised legal clinics is crucial for guaranteeing that everyone has access to justice, in line with European standards. In a continued effort to strengthen their capacities to provide free legal aid, especially for the most vulnerable communities, 33 law students...
Serbian prosecutors discuss judicial reform and European standards
Members of the Prosecutors' Association of Serbia, convened at a round table in Belgrade to discuss key developments within Serbian judiciary, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen legal culture and enhance the capacities of judicial and prosecutorial councils. The discussions centred on the...
Strengthening communication capacities of the High Prosecutorial Council of Serbia
Members and staff of the High Prosecutorial Council Council gathered in Divcibare in the two-day workshop on “Internal and external communication and media relations”. The workshop focused on enhancing capacities for effective, transparent and co-ordinated communication, both internally and with...
Montenegro adopts Victims’ Rights Strategy
The Government of Montenegro has adopted the Victims’ Rights Strategy and Action Plan, marking a significant milestone as the country’s first comprehensive strategy that provides an overall framework for the protection of all victims of crime. The Strategy establishes a systematic and long-term...
Love behind locked doors: Supporting children and families in North Macedonia’s prisons
The bustling atmosphere in the large visitors’ area at Idrizovo Prison is suddenly broken by the clattering of locks, followed by the mournful sound of the heavy iron door leading to the space where families come together. It is a weekend day and visiting hours have just begun. Prison security...
Strengthening the capacities of probation staff in Albania for managing violent extremist offenders
Effective management, rehabilitation, and reintegration of violent extremist offenders (VEOs) under a probation regime requires probation staff to possess specific specialised skills and knowledge. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacities of probation practitioners in Albania and...
Court presidents in Bosnia and Herzegovina focus on reducing case backlogs and improving efficiency
Efforts to reduce case backlogs and strengthen court efficiency were a key focus of the 20th Court Presidents Conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing together judicial stakeholders and international partners. Organised by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) of Bosnia and...
Advancing comparable legal aid data across Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership
Improving how legal aid systems are measured and compared across countries was at the centre of a regional workshop organised by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) on 25-26 March in Budva, Montenegro. Titled: “From legal frameworks to comparable data and policy use”,...
Montenegro adopts new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers, strengthening accountability and public trust
Montenegro has taken an important step forward in advancing the rule of law with the adoption of a new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers. The Code was developed with the support of the Council of Europe, drawing on European standards and best practices to reinforce professionalism,...
Montenegro: Further steps taken to strengthen legal aid for particularly vulnerable victims
Montenegro continues its activities aimed at improving the capacity of lawyers to provide legal aid to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. To support the implementation of the 2024 amendments to the Law on Free Legal Aid, which require that victims of domestic violence and human...
Zbatimi i Standardeve të Gjykatës Evropiane për Lirinë në Shqipëri
Këshilltarët ligjorë të Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë hodhën një hap të rëndësishëm drejt sigurimit të një mbrojtjeje më të qëndrueshme të të drejtës për liri dhe siguri. Ata forcuan njohuritë e tyre mbi zbatimin e jurisprudencës dhe standardeve të Gjykatës Evropiane të të Drejtave të...
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