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Potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression discussed with local actors
The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...
Assisting Turkish lawyers about the application of detention in the context of migration, aligned with European standards
In the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye,” in co-operation with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, 133 lawyers from İzmir, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin and Bursa Bar...
High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections
The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...
Publikohet udhëzuesi më i ri i jurisprudencës së Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë mbi të drejtën e pronësisë për profesionistët ligjorë
Materiali më i fundit burimor për profesionistët ligjorë mbi praktikën gjyqësore të Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë për të drejtat e pronësisë, është publikuar në gjuhën shqipe. Ky udhëzues synon të përmirësojë kuptimin dhe zbatimin e të drejtave të pronësisë në Shqipëri, në përputhje me...
Montenegro: Published Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2025-2025
The Government of Montenegro has adopted the Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2024-2025 on 17 May 2024, with the aim to ensure the continuity of reform based on public policy long-term planning which began with the Judicial System Reform Project in 2000....
Attorneys in North Macedonia deepen their knowledge in addressing ethical dilemmas
42 attorneys from North Macedonia successfully completed the online HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on “Ethics for judges, prosecutors and lawyers.” The course covers in an interactive way the key concepts, the International and European framework and the relevant...
Vizita studimore në Këshillin e Evropës dhe Gjykatën Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut frymëzon profesionistët e ardhshëm të së drejtës
Nëntë studentë dhe pedagogia e tyre mentore nga Universiteti i Evropës Juglindore në Maqedoninë e Veriut dhe Universiteti “Aleksandër Xhuvani” në Elbasan, Shqipëri, fitues të një konkursi në Gjykatën Gjyqësore, zhvilluan një vizitë studimore në Këshillin e Evropës dhe në Gjykatën Evropiane të të...
Promoting inclusivity: new brochure on the Administrative Court published in multiple languages
To enhance public understanding of the Administrative Court's role in overseeing the lawful conduct of public authorities, a brochure detailing the essential Court’s work and functions was recently published in official language/languages in the official use in Montenegro, as well as in Romani...
Enhancing justice: Launch of specialised communication training for prosecutors and police officers
Effective communication is one of the cornerstones of successful relationships between rule of law institutions and citizens. By honing communication skills, prosecutors and police officials can enhance their ability to present their work accurately, build stronger relationships with public and...
Council of Europe HELP Course on Access to Justice for Women launched to empower Judges and Prosecutors from the Western Balkans
In a significant step towards enhancing gender-sensitive legal practices and strengthening the capacity of judges and prosecutors in addressing gender bias in the judiciary in the Western Balkans, the regional HELP course on Access to Justice for Women was launched with the support of the EU...
Continuation of the inter judicial dialogue on application of the European Convention on Human Rights at the national level
The Round table dedicated to strengthening the application of human rights standards in the practices of the Constitutional and regular courts in Montenegro, took place on 9 July 2024 in Podgorica. This event is a part of the overall efforts aimed at achieving two interrelated goals:...
Improving detection of child trafficking instances in schools in Serbia
Child trafficking is a widespread and underreported phenomenon. According to official data from the Serbian Centre for Human Trafficking Victims’ Protection, the percentage of children among the identified victims of trafficking in Serbia has significantly increased in 2023 and amounts to 62%...
Lawyers in North Macedonia enhance their skills for providing Free Legal Aid
Lawyers providing secondary legal aid are crucial in ensuring access to justice and the effective protection of human rights in line with European standards. Supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe’s joint programme, “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye,” and...
Shërbimi Penitenciar Shqiptar do të adoptojë Terapinë e bazuar në Trauma dhe Terapinë Konjitive të sjelljes duke përmirësuar rehabilitimin e të dënuarve
Bashkimi Evropian dhe Këshilli i Evropës po ndihmojnë autoritetet penitenciare në prezantimin e terapisë së bazuar në trauma dhe terapinë konjitive të sjelljes në burgjet Shqiptare. Në këtë kuadër, stafi i IEVP - “Ali Demi”, ishte pjesë e trajnimit dy-ditor mbi Terapinë e bazuar në Trauma,...
CEPEJ mbështet ndërgjegjësimin e gjyqtarëve mbi ndërmjetësimin në Shqipëri
Në bashkëpunim me Shkollën e Magjistraturës dhe Dhomën Kombëtare të Ndërmjetësimit të Shqipërisë u organizua sot një seminar ndërgjegjësues për referimin në ndërmjetësim me pjesëmarrjen e 15 magjistratëve nga gjykatat e Shqipërisë, ekspertë kombëtarë dhe ekspertë të CEPEJ. Aktiviteti, i...
High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections
The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...
Ritheksohet angazhimi i institucioneve publike administrative për të forcuar bashkëpunimin institucional në trajtimin sa më efektiv të kërkesave lidhur me pronën
Tryeza e parë koordinuese, e fokusuar në trajtimin e të drejtës së pronës me pjesëmarrjen e institucioneve të administratës publike, u mbajt në Tiranë më 26 qershor 2024. Ky aktivitet u zhvillua në kuadër të asistencës së vazhdueshme të Bashkimit Evropian dhe Këshillit të Evropës, dhënë...
Establishing of a working alliance with a prisoner is the main pre-requisite to rehabilitation, preparation for release and social reintegration
The European Union and the Council of Europe continue to assist the penitentiary institutions in Kosovo* by strengthening their capacities related to management of violent and extremist prisoners (VEPs), and those vulnerable to radicalisation. Practical application of the instruments used in...
Professional judgment on violent extremist and radicalised prisoners has to be verifiable and factual, concluded prison practitioners from Serbia
How to identify signs of radicalisation, perform assessment of risk and make a professional judgment on violent extremist prisoners or marginalised and vulnerable prisoners at risk from radicalisation, and tailor their rehabilitation path, were the main topics discussed at the two-day training...
Revising oversight procedures in North Macedonia’s prisons
Improving the prison oversight and reporting procedures put in place by the Directorate for the Execution of Sanctions (DES) of North Macedonia was in the focus of the working group that met on 17-18 June 2024. Guided by a Council of Europe international consultant, the DES oversight team visited...
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