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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...
Breaking the cycle: Transforming violent extremist prisoners in the Western Balkans
Violent Extremist Prisoners and Offenders (VEP/O-s) are individuals whose crimes were shaped not only by personal circumstance but also by radical and dangerous ideologies. Managing and rehabilitating these prisoners presents an extraordinary challenge for authorities in the Western Balkans. In...
Priprema sudija i sutkinja u Srbiji za novi pristup vrednovanju njihovog rada
Members of the Commission for the Evaluation of the Work of Judges and court presidents in Serbia strengthened their knowledge and practical skills to apply new procedures for evaluating judicial performance. Two two-day sessions, organised in co-operation with the High Judicial Council, focused...
Improving forensic psychiatric patients’ treatment in Lezha provisional facility
Forensic psychiatric patients accommodated in Lezha provisional facility will benefit from enhanced services and support thanks to the assistance provided by EU and Council of Europe to the Albanian Prison Service which is aiming to improve internal categorisation and their treatment. Two experts...
Crna Gora jača nezavisnost pravosuđa novim Zakonom o zaradama sudija i tužilaca
Skupština Crne Gore je usvojila Zakon o zaradama nosilaca pravosudnih funkcija. Zakon, koji će se primjenjivati od 1. januara 2027. godine, uspostavlja jedinstven okvir kojim se uređuju zarade, druga prava i penzionisanje sudija i državnih tužilaca i tužiteljki, uključujući sudije Ustavnog suda....
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