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Montenegro sets out to improve coordination in responding to violence against women and domestic violence
With the aim of strengthening the institutional response to domestic violence through improved coordination among relevant stakeholders, Montenegro has officially initiated work on revising the Protocol on Actions, Prevention of and Protection against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence...
Strengthening prison and probation systems in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans will continue to enhance prison and probation structures to manage violent extremist offenders (VEOs) and prevent radicalisation after release. This conclusion was reached at the 6th Steering Committee meeting of the regional action “Enhancing co-operation in the Western...
Kosovo Correctional Service to integrate Council of Europe methodology for managing violent extremist offenders
Kosovo Correction Service (KCS) has taken further steps toward integrating the Council of Europe’s methodology for working with violent extremist offenders (VEOs), bringing together prison practitioners, management representatives and experts to prepare for full scale implementation across the...
Aligning practices and advancing co-operation to strengthen post-release support for violent extremist offenders in Western Balkans
Around 40 representatives of relevant institutions and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans gathered in Sarajevo on 3 – 4 December 2025, together with Council of Europe experts, to share knowledge, strengthen co-operation, and harmonise approaches when it comes to providing...
Montenegro advances judicial reforms and strengthens victim protection, Steering Committee concluded
Montenegro continues to make progress in judicial reform and in strengthening the protection of victims’ rights, as confirmed during the sixth Steering Committee Meeting of the action “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims’ rights in Montenegro”,...
Marking 16 Days of Activism in Albania by highlighting women’s property rights
Women and girls from the Shkoza community marked the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by learning how property rights protect dignity, security and independence. Organised by the Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) with the support of the action Improving the protection of the...
Pilot sudovi u Bosni i Hercegovini unapređuju praksu rukovođenja sudovima na osnovu rezultata internih anketa
Dana 28. novembra 2025. godine, Evropska komisija za efikasnost pravosuđa (CEPEJ) organizovala je radionicu koja je okupila predstavnike osam pilot sudova kako bi razgovarali o realizaciji, analizi i dugoročnoj održivosti anketa o zadovoljstvu uposlenika u ovim sudovima. Ove interne ankete o...
Montenegro to boost public trust in prosecution service with new communication strategy
The State Prosecution Service of Montenegro has initiated the development of its new Communication Strategy for the period 2026–2028 and the accompanying Action Plan for 2026. This initiative, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe’s programme “Horizontal Facility for the...
Montenegro improves its practice in implementing decisions of the European Court
A two-day roundtable “Execution of the Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Relation to Montenegro” brought together state authorities, judiciary members, prosecutors, and other public institutions to discuss key aspects of implementing ECtHR judgments. Organised jointly by...
Children’s corner supported by the EU and the Council of Europe inaugurated in Idrizovo Prison
Idrizovo Prison, the largest penitentiary facility in North Macedonia, now has a dedicated children’s corner for young visitors and the families of inmates. Located in the visitors’ area, the children’s corner provides a safe and welcoming environment during family visits. Representatives of...
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“Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens” marked the 30th Anniversary of the membership of North Macedonia in the Council of Europe
To mark the European Day of Justice and the 30th anniversary since North Macedonia joined the Council of Europe, the Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje with the support from the European Union, organised a public event to highlight the importance of equal access to justice for all, by...
Advancing the judicial training system in Bosnia and Herzegovina with CEPEJ tools
Representatives of judicial training institutions and the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Sarajevo for a two days workshop to increase efficiency and quality of judicial training programmes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This workshop follows an in-depth...
Usklađivanje postupaka u kojima se oduzima imovina s evropskim standardima
Serija presuda Evropskog suda za ljudska prava (ESLJP) protiv Srbije otvorila je potrebu za jasnijim tumačenjem i primenom propisa o oduzimanju imovine u krivičnim i prekršajnim postupcima.[1] O tome je u Beogradu razgovaralo 60 učesnika i učesnica iz sudstva, tužilaštva, Ustavnog suda,...
New Codes of Ethics adopted to strengthen integrity and accountability in Montenegro’s judiciary
Montenegro has taken an important step forward in strengthening the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of its justice system. The new Codes of Ethics for Judges and Prosecutors have been officially adopted, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to build a more...
Montenegro judiciary marks 75 years of the European Convention
Judicial leaders from across Montenegro met in Budva on 29-30 October to reflect on the legacy and continued relevance of the European Convention on Human Rights, 75 years after its adoption. The high-level Judiciary Days event brought together judges from the Supreme, High, and Basic Courts, as...
Regionalni okrugli sto o ljudskim pravima i zaštiti životne sredine: odgovornost tužilaca u oblasti krivičnog prava
Dana 29. i 30. septembra, 36 tužilaca i tužiteljki i inspektora i inspektorki iz Albanije, Bosne i Hercegovine, Srbije, sa Kosova*, iz Severne Makedonije i Crne Gore okupilo se na regionalnom okruglom stolu Ljudska prava i zaštita životne sredine: odgovornost tužilaca u oblasti krivičnog prava....
Closing the gender gap by addressing judicial data challenges
Experts from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions met in Budapest to discuss how better data collection help close the gender gap in justice systems. The roundtable brought together representatives from Ministries of Justice, National Statistics Institutes, Istanbul Convention...
Citizens in Skopje, Bitola, and Shtip to receive Primary Free Legal Aid at the Civil Registry Offices
As of today, citizens of Skopje, Bitola, and Shtip can receive primary legal aid services at the Civil Registry Offices. Three mobile teams, composed of representatives from civil society organisations authorised to provide free legal aid as well as legal clinic students, were established to...
Strengthening victim protection in criminal cases in Montenegro
Montenegro is moving toward more consistent protection for victims of serious crimes with the first working group meeting held to draft the Guidelines for enhancing judicial practices in compensating the victims. Through a clearly defined recommendations, the Guidelines will provide expert and...
Strategy for the Protection of Victims’ Rights: final public consultations take place in Montenegro
As part of the public consultation process to discuss the Draft Strategy for the Protection of Victims’ Rights and related Action Plan for its implementation, a round-table was held in Podgorica. Montenegro is in the final phase of developing its first national Strategy for the protection of...
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