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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...
Dan inkluzije u Crnoj Gori: Gdje prestaje šala, a počinje nasilje?
Na Filozofskom fakultetu Univerziteta Crne Gore u Nikšiću održan je okrugli sto posvećen prepoznavanju i prevenciji vršnjačkog nasilja, značaju inkluzivnog obrazovanja i izgradnji kulture nenasilja. Kroz razgovor sa predstavnicima/ama akademske zajednice i stručnjacima, predstavnicima Osnovnog...
Religious communities strengthening solidarity and support for people on the move
How can religious communities help people on the move feel supported, welcomed and included? This question brought together a total of 24 participants, including religious leaders, theology professors, civil society activists, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and media representatives in...
Lawyers explore stronger legal protection for journalists and ways to counter SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Twenty-six lawyers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina explored practical ways to strengthen the legal protection of journalists and challenge abusive lawsuits targeting public participation during a two-day training in Neum on 15-16 October 2026. The exchange focused onapplying European human...
Nova studija prikazuje napredak i nedostatke u politikama za borbu protiv rasizma na Zapadnom Balkanu i u regionu Istočnog partnerstva
Across the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, important laws and policies have been adopted to combat racism and discrimination but putting them into practice remains a challenge. Victims still need stronger protection and easier access to effective remedies. These are among the...
Jačanje zaštite slobode izražavanja sudija i sutkinja u Srbiji
How can judges exercise their rights to freedom of expression while safeguarding judicial independence, impartiality and public confidence in the judiciary? This question was at the heart of a panel discussion held on 15 October in Belgrade, as part of the sixth judicial conference “Forum Days”...
Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Montenegro and Serbia
At its 148th plenary session (held on 9-10 October 2026), the Venice Commission adopted among others: Montenegro A Joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity (DGII) of the Council of Europe on the draft amendments to the Law on Minority...
Better interviews, stronger safeguards: police inspectors prepare to lead change in Bosnia and Herzegovina
For a person in police detention, an interview can be a defining moment. It should be a search for reliable information—not a source of fear or pressure. The way an interview is planned, conducted and recorded can help protect a person’s dignity and rights, while also supporting sound...
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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”...
New manual helps police detect human trafficking and protect victims in North Macedonia
A new training Manual is in the hands of the police officers in North Macedonia to help them recognise possible cases of trafficking in human beings (THB), respond safely and lawfully and protect victims’ rights. The Manual is a result of the support from the EU and Council of Europe joint action...
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...
Округли сто о извршавању пресуда из групе предмета Станимировић против Србије: делотворне истраге злостављања од стране полиције
A roundtable on the execution of the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the Stanimirović v. Serbia group of cases, concerning ill-treatment by the police and the lack of effective investigations into such allegations, took place on 1 October in Belgrade. The roundtable...
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...
Building a stronger judicial response to SLAPP-s in North Macedonia
Judges and public prosecutors in North Macedonia are taking concrete steps forward towards a more efficient response to Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). During the specialised capacity-building session held in Shtip, they strengthened their knowledge and practical skills...
Get to know the most recent publications under the Horizontal Facility programme
We are presenting the most important publications produced under the framework of the Horizontal Facility III programme with an aim to enhance knowledge and improve policy and practice in respective Beneficiaries. Compendium of Albanian Supreme Court case law (Albanian) Guide to prevent and...
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...
Judges discuss stronger protection for journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
How should courts respond when journalists face violence, threats or legal pressure because of their work? This was at the centre of discussions among judges from across Bosnia and Herzegovina at a Council of Europe workshop focused on judicial protection of journalists and media freedom. The...
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...
Izveštaj Zaštitnika građana poziva na nastavak aktivnosti na jačanju odgovora na trgovinu ljudima
The third Report on trafficking in human beings in Serbia highlights progress in Serbia’s response, while pointing to areas where further action is needed to strengthen the identification and protection of victims and the prosecution of traffickers. The report, presented by Zoran Pašalić,...
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