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Strengthening effective investigations into allegations of torture and ill-treatment in North Macedonia
Prompt, independent and effective investigation into allegations of torture and ill-treatment by persons with police authorities is a fundamental obligation under the European Convention on Human Rights. To discuss the draft Methodology for Investigating Torture and Ill-treatment in North...
Obilježen završetak programa Pravne klinike za ljudska prava u Crnoj Gori
Svečana dodjela sertifikata obilježila je uspješan završetak dvogodišnjeg Programa Pravne klinike za ljudska prava, koji je okupio studente i studentkinje sa tri pravna fakulteta u Crnoj Gori. Ukupno 177 studenata i studentkinja sa Univerziteta Crne Gore, Univerziteta Mediteran i Univerziteta...
Ustavni sud koji osluškuje, objašnjava i odlučuje
Iza svakog predmeta pred Ustavnim sudom stoji čovjek koji čeka odgovor. Još nedavno, građani/ke su na odluku mogli čekati i do šest godina; danas prosječno trajanje postupka iznosi 11 mjeseci. Tokom posljednje tri godine Sud je riješio više od 5.000 ustavnih žalbi. U ovom intervjuu, predsjednica...
Судије/ткиње и тужиоци/тељке у Србији унапредили знање о забрани злостављања
A launching event for the tutored online course on the Prohibition of Ill-treatment has brought together 25 judges and prosecutors from Serbia to strengthen their knowledge in effectively applying the European Court of Human Rights standards concerning the prohibition of ill-treatment. The course...
Unapređenje profesionalnog ocjenjivanja državnih tužilaca i državnih tužiteljki u Crnoj Gori
Okrugli sto posvećen profesionalnom ocjenjivanju rukovodilaca državnih tužilaštava i državnih tužilaca u Crnoj Gori, održan u Podgorici, 26. oktobra, okupio je državne tužioce i državne tužiteljke iz Crne Gore, Slovenije, Rumunije i Srbije, kao i predstavnike i predstavnice međunarodnih...
Formirana prva Komora sudskih vještaka u Crnoj Gori
U Crnoj Gori je, na osnovu novog Zakona o sudskim vještacima, koji je stupio na snagu 17. jula 2026. godine, osnovana prva Komora sudskih vještaka, a izabrano je i njeno prvo rukovodstvo. Na osnivačkoj skupštini, održanoj u skladu sa podzakonskim aktima pripremljenim uz podršku Savjeta Evrope,...
Apelacioni sudovi u Srbiji i Vrhovni sud udružuju napore radi ujednačavanja sudske prakse
Two joint sessions bringing together Serbia’s appellate courts were held in October 2026, with the aim to promote greater consistency in judicial practice. The first session, held in Nis on 9 October brought together the representatives of the criminal departments of the Appellate Courts and the...
Visoki savet tužilaštva razmatra prioritete za naredni period
Strengthening prosecutorial independence, addressing institutional challenges and preparing for upcoming legal reforms were at the centre of the Third Professional Conference of the High Prosecutorial Council, held in Kopaonik from 19 to 21 October 2026. The Conference titled “New composition of...
Inter-institutional co-operation, a necessity for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Violent Extremist Prisoners
A clear definition and division of institutional roles and well-defined operational procedures among prisons, probation services, and other relevant stakeholders are essential for an effective inter-agency co-operation in the efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism. This can...
North Macedonia’s Prison Police Intervention Teams: Strengthening Accountability and Expanding Knowledge of Applicable Standards
Applying the domestic legal framework and operational procedures in line with the European Prison Rules, and relevant best practices, was the focus of the exchange with the Prison Police Intervention Teams in North Macedonia, held on 24-25 September 2026. Established two years ago, these teams...
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From European standards to everyday impact: Albania marks a decade of European Union – Council of Europe programme co-operation
Over the past decade, the partnership between Albania, the European Union and the Council of Europe has translated ambition into action, delivering lasting change for institutions, professionals and communities. This co-operation under the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”...
Jačanje mehanizama zaštite prava lica lišenih slobode u Crnoj Gori
Službenici zaduženi za nadzor mjesta lišenja slobode u Crnoj Gori unaprijedili su svoje kapacitete za suočavanje sa emocionalnim zahtjevima koje njihov posao nosi, što im pomaže da ostanu fokusirani, objektivni i spremni da adekvatno reaguju prilikom procjene postupanja prema licima lišenim...
Sudije i sutkinje u Srbiji razmatrale načine očuvanja sudske nezavisnoti
How can the judiciary safeguard its independence while maintaining constructive relations with the executive and legislative branches of power? This question was at the centre of a conference organised by the Judges Association of Serbia in Belgrade, where participants discussed European...
Crna Gora: Izmjene i dopune Zakonika o krivičnom postupku jačaju prava žrtava
Izmjene i dopune Zakonika o krivičnom postupku Crne Gore stupile su na snagu 17. septembra 2026. godine, čime je, između ostalog, ojačan pravni okvir za zaštitu i učešće žrtava u krivičnom postupku. Izmijenjenim pravnim okvirom uvodi se definicija pojma „žrtva“ i utvrđuje sveobuhvatan skup prava...
Razmena iskustva o zaštiti nezavisnosti pravosuđa
Representatives of Serbia’s judicial and prosecutorial institutions visited Paris and Strasbourg from 21 to 23 September 2026 to discuss safeguards against undue influence on judges and prosecutors. The study visit brought together members of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial...
Od zakona do prakse: Crna Gora jača prava žrtava
Sudije, sutkinje, državni tužioci i tužiteljke i drugi stručnjaci u oblasti krivičnog pravosuđa, kao i pružaoci usluga žrtvama krivičnih djela, učestvovali su na dvodnevnoj obuci usmjerenoj na jačanje zaštite žrtava i podršku efikasnoj primjeni nedavnih izmjena zakonodavnog okvira kojima se...
Kosovo* institutions strengthen co-operation on rehabilitation and reintegration of persons vulnerable to radicalisation
Representatives of Kosovo’s probation, correctional and other relevant institutions gathered in Pristina to strengthen their skills and co-operation in support of a more efficient rehabilitation, reintegration and post-release process for violent extremist prisoners and offenders. The Kosovo...
National Co-ordination Body for Free Legal Aid in North Macedonia addresses key developments and future reform of the legal aid system
Main developments in the implementation of the free legal aid framework in North Macedonia and key priorities for further strengthening the system were discussed during the 18th Meeting of the National Coordination Body for Free Legal Aid. The event brought together around 60 representatives of...
Strengthening mediation to make dispute resolution more effective in Bosnia and Herzegovina
How can mediation become more effective in Bosnia and Herzegovina? This was a key focus of discussions at a two-day workshop organised on 17 and 18 September 2026 in Vlašić, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The workshop followed an observation visit conducted on 27 and 28 April in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and...
New compendium brings Albanian Supreme Court case law closer to European standards
A new four-volume collection of selected case law of the Supreme Court of Albania developed with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, is now available to Albanian judges, magistrates and legal professionals. It aims to promote a more consistent, accessible and predictable...
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