HIGHLIGHTS

Protecting human rights of persons deprived of liberty, in line with European standards

July - September Western Balkans & Türkiye

One of the programme’s priorities is to support public authorities and local actors to improve the protection of human rights of persons deprived of liberty in the areas of police, prisons, mental health care institutions, and monitoring mechanisms. The actions taken are aimed at raising...

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HIGHLIGHTS

Ensuring efficient, accessible and quality legal aid in the Western Balkans

July - September 2024 Western Balkans

Enhancing legal practices in line with European values and promoting an efficient justice across Western Balkans Beneficiaries is a main priority of respective actions in the field of strengthening justice. Efforts are directed at working closely with justice governing institutions, courts and...

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Strengthening the legal reasoning of Montenegro’s Administrative Court

11 October 2024 Podgorica/Montenegro

With the aim of strengthening the quality of decisions in administrative disputes, intensive capacity building course was delivered to 14 judges and 14 advisors of the Administrative Court of Montenegro, focusing on skills needed to make a well-reasoned and fair decision. Through practical,...

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High-level officials of North Macedonia discussed necessary interventions following latest report of the Council of Europe Committee against Torture

North Macedonia 8 October 2024

In a high-level meeting, senior officials working on prison reform discussed the way forward to address the key challenges stemming from the main findings of the European Committee against Torture (CPT) 2023 report on North Macedonia. The event was attended by the State Secretary of the Ministry...

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Towards ending discrimination against blind chess players

24 SEPTEMBER 2024 BELGRADE

Representatives from Serbia’s Ministry of Sport and the Government Agent before the ECtHR, as relevant government officials, and experts from the Council of Europe's Department for the Execution of Judgment of the European Court of Human Rights, gathered in Belgrade on 24 September 2024 to...

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Montenegro police to boost human rights standards with new procedures

27 September 2024 Podgorica, Montenegro

Police officers in Montenegro are stepping up efforts to protect human rights through the introduction of newly developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). During two days of training, held on 26-27 September in Bijelo Polje, middle management staff from the Regional Centre “North” were...

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PRESS RELEASE

Përparimi i reformave në Shqipëri, në përputhje me vlerat evropiane: Të drejtat e njeriut dhe demokracia në fokus

24 Shtator 2024 TIRANE

Programi “Instrumenti Horizontal për Ballkanin Perëndimor dhe Turqinë”, një nismë thelbësore bashkëpunimi e Bashkimit Evropian dhe Këshillit të Evropës, është një mjet themelor në duart e autoriteteve publike në Shqipëri për të sjellë përpara mbrojtjen e të drejtave dhe lirive themelore të...

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Advancing support to legal professionals in the efforts to improve women’s access to justice in the Western Balkans

17 September 2024 Western Balkans

The Mentoring Programme for legal professionals, an initiative of the EU and Council of Europe regional action “Women’s access to justice in the Western Balkans”, proved to be a unique tool for equipping justice professionals including judges and prosecutors with necessary resources to champion...

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New course on combating trafficking in human beings in Serbia

19 September 2024 Belgrade

To support lawyers in effective protection of victims of trafficking and prosecuting perpetrators, a new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course has been launched within the action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action in Serbia”, in co-operation with the Serbian Bar...

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Software to support a more efficient system of treatment of prisoners launched for the beneficiaries of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

18-19 September 2024 Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

For the first time in a prison of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation an Integrated Prison Management Information System (IPMIS) was put into function. This prison software together with the procurement of hardware equipment was developed with the support of the EU and Council of Europe...

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Potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression discussed with local actors

8 August 2024 Belgrade

The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...

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Assisting Turkish lawyers about the application of detention in the context of migration, aligned with European standards

7 August 2024 Ankara

In the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye,” in co-operation with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, 133 lawyers from İzmir, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin and Bursa Bar...

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High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections

27-31 MAY 2024 Tirana/Albania

The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...

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Publikohet udhëzuesi më i ri i jurisprudencës së Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë mbi të drejtën e pronësisë për profesionistët ligjorë

23 korrik 2024 Tiranë

Materiali më i fundit burimor për profesionistët ligjorë mbi praktikën gjyqësore të Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë për të drejtat e pronësisë, është publikuar në gjuhën shqipe. Ky udhëzues synon të përmirësojë kuptimin dhe zbatimin e të drejtave të pronësisë në Shqipëri, në përputhje me...

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Montenegro: Published Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2025-2025

23 July 2024 Montenegro

The Government of Montenegro has adopted the Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2024-2025 on 17 May 2024, with the aim to ensure the continuity of reform based on public policy long-term planning which began with the Judicial System Reform Project in 2000....

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Attorneys in North Macedonia deepen their knowledge in addressing ethical dilemmas

19 July 2024 North Macedonia

42 attorneys from North Macedonia successfully completed the online HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on “Ethics for judges, prosecutors and lawyers.” The course covers in an interactive way the key concepts, the International and European framework and the relevant...

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Vizita studimore në Këshillin e Evropës dhe Gjykatën Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut frymëzon profesionistët e ardhshëm të së drejtës

17 korrik 2024 Strasburg

Nëntë studentë dhe pedagogia e tyre mentore nga Universiteti i Evropës Juglindore në Maqedoninë e Veriut dhe Universiteti “Aleksandër Xhuvani” në Elbasan, Shqipëri, fitues të një konkursi në Gjykatën Gjyqësore, zhvilluan një vizitë studimore në Këshillin e Evropës dhe në Gjykatën Evropiane të të...

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Promoting inclusivity: new brochure on the Administrative Court published in multiple languages

22 July 2024 Podgorica

To enhance public understanding of the Administrative Court's role in overseeing the lawful conduct of public authorities, a brochure detailing the essential Court’s work and functions was recently published in official language/languages in the official use in Montenegro, as well as in Romani...

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Enhancing justice: Launch of specialised communication training for prosecutors and police officers

18 - 19 July 2024 Podgorica

Effective communication is one of the cornerstones of successful relationships between rule of law institutions and citizens. By honing communication skills, prosecutors and police officials can enhance their ability to present their work accurately, build stronger relationships with public and...

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Council of Europe HELP Course on Access to Justice for Women launched to empower Judges and Prosecutors from the Western Balkans

17 April 2024 Western Balkans (online)

In a significant step towards enhancing gender-sensitive legal practices and strengthening the capacity of judges and prosecutors in addressing gender bias in the judiciary in the Western Balkans, the regional HELP course on Access to Justice for Women was launched with the support of the EU...

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