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Bosnia and Herzegovina advances discussions on remote hearings in civil proceedings
A workshop entitled “Introducing remote hearings in civil procedure in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held on 29 April 2026 in Brčko with the support of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). The event gathered representatives of judicial institutions from across Bosnia and...
Supporting mediation and alternative dispute resolution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Within the framework of the Action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)”, a series of meetings was conducted on 27 and 28 April 2026 in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Brčko District to assess the current use of mediation and other alternative dispute...
Modernising Property Rights in Albania: Inside the Transformation of the State Cadaster Agency
How would you describe the ongoing reform undertaken at the State Cadastre Agency in Albania? At the State Cadastre Agency, we have initiated a structural and transformative reform aimed at the modernisation of property administration in Albania. For the first time, we have not focused only on...
From Syria to Reintegration: Supporting Violent Extremist Offenders in the Probation System in Albania
In her dark clothing, Fatime* sits quietly, seemingly uninterested in any conversation, waits impatiently to meet her Probation Officer in Tirana. Every three months, she is required to report and discuss her progress with the probation authorities. She is one of the nine women who returned in...
Law students from Legal Clinics in Tetovo strengthen skills to provide Free Legal Aid
Primary legal aid provided by authorised legal clinics is crucial for guaranteeing that everyone has access to justice, in line with European standards. In a continued effort to strengthen their capacities to provide free legal aid, especially for the most vulnerable communities, 33 law students...
Srpski tužioci razgovarali o pravosudnoj reformi i evropskim standardima
Članovi Udruženja tužilaca Srbije okupili su se na okruglom stolu u Beogradu kako bi razgovarali o ključnim dešavanjima u pravosuđu Srbije, u okviru kontinuiranih napora usmerenih na jačanje pravne kulture i unapređenje kapaciteta pravosudnih i tužilačkih saveta. Diskusije su bile usmerene na...
Jačanje komunikacionih kapaciteta Visokog saveta tužilaštva
Members and staff of the High Prosecutorial Council Council gathered in Divcibare in the two-day workshop on “Internal and external communication and media relations”. The workshop focused on enhancing capacities for effective, transparent and co-ordinated communication, both internally and with...
Crna Gora: Usvojena Strategiju za zaštitu prava žrtava
Vlada Crne Gore usvojila je Strategiju za zaštitu prava žrtava i prateći Akcioni plan, čime je ostvaren značajan iskorak, jer je riječ o prvoj sveobuhvatnoj Strategiji koja daje opšti okvir za zaštitu prava svih žrtava krivičnih djela. Strategija uspostavlja sistematski i dugoročni pristup u...
Love behind locked doors: Supporting children and families in North Macedonia’s prisons
The bustling atmosphere in the large visitors’ area at Idrizovo Prison is suddenly broken by the clattering of locks, followed by the mournful sound of the heavy iron door leading to the space where families come together. It is a weekend day and visiting hours have just begun. Prison security...
Strengthening the capacities of probation staff in Albania for managing violent extremist offenders
Effective management, rehabilitation, and reintegration of violent extremist offenders (VEOs) under a probation regime requires probation staff to possess specific specialised skills and knowledge. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacities of probation practitioners in Albania and...
Court presidents in Bosnia and Herzegovina focus on reducing case backlogs and improving efficiency
Efforts to reduce case backlogs and strengthen court efficiency were a key focus of the 20th Court Presidents Conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing together judicial stakeholders and international partners. Organised by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) of Bosnia and...
Advancing comparable legal aid data across Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership
Improving how legal aid systems are measured and compared across countries was at the centre of a regional workshop organised by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) on 25-26 March in Budva, Montenegro. Titled: “From legal frameworks to comparable data and policy use”,...
U Crnoj Gori usvojen novi Kodeks profesionalne etike advokata i advokatica, jačajući odgovornost i povjerenje javnosti
Crna Gora je napravila važan iskorak u unapređenju vladavine prava usvajanjem novog Kodeksa profesionalne etike advokata i advokatica. Kodeks je izrađen uz podršku eksperata Savjeta Evrope, oslanjajući se na evropske standarde i najbolje prakse u cilju jačanja profesionalizma, odgovornosti i...
Crna Gora: Preduzeti dalji koraci ka jačanju pravne pomoći za naročito ranjive žrtve
Crna Gora nastavlja sa aktivnostima usmjerenim na unapređenje kapaciteta advokata za pružanje pravne pomoći žrtvama nasilja u porodici i trgovine ljudima. Kako bi se podržala primjena izmjena i dopuna Zakona o besplatnoj pravnoj pomoći iz 2024. godine, koje zahtijevaju da žrtve nasilja u porodici...
Applying European Court Standards on Liberty in Albania
Legal advisers of the Constitutional Court of Albania took an important step toward ensuring more consistent protection of the right to liberty and security. They enhanced their knowledge on the application of the European Court of Human Rights’ case law and standards under Article 5 of the...
Crna Gora: Objavljene Smjernice za izricanje kazni u predmetima nasilja nad ženama i seksualnog nasilja nad djecom
Smjernice za izricanje kazni u predmetima nasilja nad ženama i seksualnog nasilja nad djecom, su objavljene i dostupne kako pravnim profesionalcima tako i široj javnosti. Ove Smjernice potvrđuju snažnu posvećenost pravosuđa u borbi protiv ozbiljnih oblika kršenja ljudskog dostojanstva i...
Crna Gora: Usvojene Smjernice za naknadu štete žrtvama u krivičnim postupcima
Smjernice za ostvarivanje prava na naknadu štete žrtvama u krivičnom postupku (u krivičnim predmetima trgovine ljudima, nasilja u porodici, ratnih zločina i drugim krivičnim predmetima) su objavljene i dostupne kako stručnoj tako i opštoj javnosti. Dokument je prvenstveno namijenjen sudijama,...
Od standarda do prakse: kako unaprijediti zaštitu žrtava u Crnoj Gori
Zaštita prava žrtava krivičnih djela zahtijeva kontinuiranu razmjenu znanja i profesionalni razvoj pravosudnih stručnjaka. Ovo je bila ključna poruka sa dvodnevne obuke o procesnim mehanizmima zaštite prava žrtava – sa akcentom na ratne zločine. Centar za obuku u sudstvu i državnom tužilaštvu, u...
Evidentan napredak u implementaciji Strategije za zaštitu prava žrtava u Crnoj Gori
Crna Gora je preduzela dodatne korake u sprovođenju Strategije za zaštitu prava žrtava i pratećeg Akcionog Plana, osnivanjem Savjeta za praćenje napretka u ključnim institucijama koje su uključene u zaštitu prava žrtava. Prvi koordinacioni sastanak Savjeta, kojim je predsjedavalo Ministarstvo...
Supreme Court of Albania advances judicial co-operation during visit to the European Court of Human Rights
A delegation of judges from the Supreme Court of Albania visited the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. This study-visit, organised by the Supreme Court of Albania with the support of European Union and Council of Europe, enhanced judicial co-operation and fostered new opportunities...
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