Bosnia and Herzegovina courts draw inspiration from French and European justice models during study visit

19 June 2025 Strasbourg and Paris

Presidents, judges, and secretaries from five pilot courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina explored effective models of court management and justice delivery during a three-day study visit to judicial institutions in France and the Council of Europe, held from 17 to 19 June 2025. Organised under the...

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Shkolla e Magjistraturës së Shqipërisë merr pjesë në Konferencën HELP 2025 në Strazburg mbi harmonizimin e trajnimit ligjor

4 korrik 2025 Strazburg

Ador Koleka, përfaqësues i lartë i Shkollës së Magjistraturës së Shqipërisë, i është bashkuar profesionistëve të së drejtës dhe institucioneve të trajnimit gjyqësor nga e gjithë Evropa në Konferencën e Rrjetit të Edukimit për të Drejtat e Njeriut për Profesionistët Ligjorë (HELP) 2025, që po...

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Prison Police Intervention Teams in North Macedonia enhance capacities on human rights safeguards and accountability

2-3 July 2025 Skopje, North Macedonia

The EU and Council of Europe are providing continuous assistance to the public authorities in North Macedonia to enhance the protection of the human rights of prisoners and detained persons, in line with European standards. Twenty-three officers from Prison Police Intervention Teams attended the...

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Police professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina honour co-operation with Council of Europe in promoting human rights

1 July 2025 Sarajevo

Law enforcement officers from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Sarajevo to mark the Police Day, a special occasion dedicated to honouring their commitment to public safety and community service. The highlight of the event was the prestigious “Golden Badge” awards ceremony,...

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Advancing legal reforms to strengthen court expert accountability in Montenegro

27 June 2025 Podgorica

In a concerted effort to enhance the quality, professionalism, and accountability of court experts in Montenegro, key support [BB1] has been provided to the Ministry of Justice in drafting amendments to the Law on Court Experts, by compiling relevant European standards related to the work of...

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New Codes of Ethics for judges and prosecutors in Montenegro to bolster judicial integrity

25 June 2025 Podgorica

The process of drafting of new Codes of Ethics for judges and prosecutors in Montengro has been recently launched, marking an important step forward toward reinforcing ethical standards and promoting integrity across the justice system. Supported by the joint European Union and Council of Europe...

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Montenegro adopts new appraisal rules for judges and prosecutors to enhance transparency and merit-based evaluation

24 June 2025 Podgorica

In a landmark move towards strengthening the rule of law and promoting professional excellence within the judiciary and prosecution service, the Judicial Council and the Prosecutorial Council of Montenegro have recently adopted new rules governing the appraisal of judges and prosecutors. The new...

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Agjencia Shtetërore e Kadastrës në Shqipëri forcon përpjekjet për komunikimin në shërbim sa më të mirë të qytetarëve

26–27 Qershor 2025 Tiranë, Shqipëri

Për të trajtuar nevojën thelbësore institucionale të Agjencisë Shtetërore të Kadastrës (ASHK) në Shqipëri për të siguruar që qytetarët të marrin vazhdimisht komunikim të qartë dhe të dobishëm, qoftë në takimet fizike, në linjën telefonike apo përmes korrespondencës me shkrim, u organizua një...

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Burgu i Grave në Shqipëri do të pilotojë terapinë e bazuar në traumë

25-26 Qershor 2025 Tiranë, Shqipëri

Këshilli i Evropës vijon të ofrojë asistencë për shërbimin penitenciar Shqiptar në prezantimin e Terapisë të Bazuar në Trauma (TiT) në Pojske, i vetmi IEVP për gratë që kanë kryer vepra penale në Shqipëri. Në vijim të trajnimit të avancuar mbi TiT që u ofrua më parë për stafin psiko-social të...

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Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Montenegro and North Macedonia

19 June 2025 Venice

The Expertise Co-ordination Mechanism (ECM), a system established under the joint European Union and Council of Europe Horizontal Facility III programme, continues to provide important legislative expertise and policy advice for the beneficiaries in the Western Balkans. At its 143rd Plenary...

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Rritja e Aftësive në Teknologjinë e Informacionit në sistemin gjyqësor në Shqipëri: CEPEJ mbështet zhvillimin e një kurrikule të re trajnimi

5 Qershor 2025 Tiranë / Shqipëri

Komisioni Europian për Efikasitetin e Drejtësisë (CEPEJ), në bashkëpunim me Shkollën e Magjistraturës, organizoi në Tiranë një takim mbi rolin dhe përdorimin e teknologjive të informacionit dhe inteligjencës artificiale në sistemet moderne gjyqësore. Nw aktivitet morwn pjesw përfaqësues nga...

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Montenegro takes further steps to improve access to justice for victims of human trafficking

19 June 2025 Podgorica

With the aim to enhance the access to justice for the most vulnerable victims, on 19 June 2025 a coordination meeting took place on development of a specialised training course for provision of free legal aid to the human trafficking victims. The initiative is part of a broader framework to...

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Montenegrin prison practitioners strengthen their skills in preventing radicalisation

10-11 June 2025 Podgorica

Representatives from correctional staff from the penitentiary -system of Montenegro enhanced their expertise and knowledge in managing, rehabilitating and preparing for release of violent extremist and radicalised prisoners, as well as other prisoners at risk from radicalisation. The 2-days...

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Montenegro launches new HELP course on judicial ethics

11 June 2025 Podgorica

A new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on judicial ethics for judges, prosecutors, and lawyers is being launched in Montenegro, in close collaboration with the EU and Council of Europe joint Action “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing...

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Montenegro’s Constitutional and Supreme Courts take part in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network

6 June 2025 Strasbourg

The representatives of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Montenegro participated in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 5–6 June 2025. Bojana Bandović from the Supreme Court of Montenegro participated In the meeting online, while Ksenija Ivanović...

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Constitutional Court of Montenegro deepens expertise and co-operation through Zagreb study visit

3 June 2025 Zagreb, Croatia

A delegation from the Constitutional Court of Montenegro, led by its President Snežana Armenko, paid an official visit to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb to exchange experiences and strengthen regional judicial co-operation. During the visit, the Montenegrin...

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Prisons and probation services across the Western Balkans embrace tools for addressing radicalisation and violent extremism

4 June 2025 Budva / Montenegro

Tools and programmes, specifically tailored to identify and prevent prison radicalisation and to help individuals disengage from use of violence, have proven to be highly effective in the Western Balkans. The prison staff recognises its reliability in identifying, diagnosing and assisting the...

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From Losing Hope to Finding Legal Certainty: A Journey to Claim Your Property Rights in Albania

16 Maj 2025 Shqipëri

Apartamenti i vogël në katin e dytë të një ish-ndërtese të epokës komuniste, i vendosur në një rrugë kryesore jo shumë larg qendrës së kryeqytetit, Tiranë, është gjithmonë i mbushur me njerëz. Nën sytë vigjilentë të qytetarëve të shqetësuar, zyrtarët e Shoqatës së Ndihmës Ligjore të Tiranës...

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Western Balkan judicial institutions aim for efficient judicial systems through digital transformation

23 May 2025 Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Judicial institutions from across the Western Balkans joined forces in Neum to explore how digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) can modernise court systems, improve access to justice, and ensure greater transparency. Organised by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice...

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Strengthening Prison Staff Capacities to Manage Violent Extremist Prisoners in Albania

27-28 May 2025 Kavaja / Albania

Penitentiary staff plays a key role in dealing with violent extremist prisoners (VEPs), both in terms of rehabilitation and ensuring institutional security. As part of the continuous efforts to build and strengthen the capacities of prison practitioners in Albania and ensuring long-term success...

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