Назад CEPEJ continues to support the improvement of the efficiency of courts and the quality of judicial services in the Republic of Moldova

CEPEJ continues to support the improvement of the efficiency of courts and the quality of judicial services in the Republic of Moldova

In the framework of the project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova”, an expert mission aimed at addressing the steps for the dissemination of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) tools in all courts of the Moldova took place on 25-26 February 2020. It was based on the results of a court coaching programme implemented between 2015 and 2017. Discussions were conducted with national authorities on the publication of judicial statistics by the example of the CEPEJ-STAT dynamic database, and on a set of key performance indicators and other records to be applied with a view to evaluating the impact of judicial reforms in Moldova.

CEPEJ experts from Slovenia, Italy and Latvia presented to their Moldovan peers the experience of the respective countries in continuously improving the evaluation of courts’ performance and in promoting higher standards of efficiency, accountability and quality of judicial services. While visiting the Chisinau Court of Appeal, the experts got acquainted with the latest version of the IT case management system applied in Moldovan courts and its advanced features. Representatives from the key Moldova partner institutions, such as the Ministry of Justice, the Superior Council of Magistracy, and the Agency for Courts Administration, as well as development partners and non-governmental organisations actively involved in the reforms of the justice sector took part in the consultations. The aim of this mission was to allow the CEPEJ experts to develop a set of specific recommendations and proposals for activities with a view to supporting the implementation of the project’s objectives.

The project “Support to further strengthening the efficiency and quality of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova”, launched in December 2019 for a period of 24 months, is part of the Council of Europe / European Union Partnership for Good Governance 2019-2021 for Eastern Partnership countries (PGGII). It is funded by the European Commission and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe.

Chisinau, Moldova 25-26 February 2020
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Addressing hate speech and hate crime: regional gathering of the network of Equality Bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership Region

A two-day workshop on addressing hate speech and hate crime took place at the premises of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, involving Equality bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions.  The event supported by the EU and Council of Europe, gathered 50 representatives from both regions who discussed and exchanged on the best practices, measures and common challenges when addressing hate speech and hate crime. Through monitoring and reporting, policy advocacy, raising awareness and supporting victims equality bodies play a fundamental role in protecting human rights and ensuring that all individuals are treated equally.

In her opening remarks, Angela Longo, Head of Anti-discrimination Co-operation Unit, Council of Europe, underlined the significant progress in engaging with Equality Bodies through this network, regularly exchanging best practices and addressing the challenges of hatred and intolerance in societies. She highlighted that this new chapter of discussion delves into the grey area between hate speech and hate crime, addressing issues of incitement and biases,

Representatives from Equality Bodies had the opportunity to discuss and enhance their knowledge on the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers Recommendation to member States on combating hate crime, adopted on 7th May 2024, as well as gain a clearer understanding of EU standards in the field of hate crime. Moreover, participants engaged in exchanges with peers from the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE), who shared insights on addressing hate speech in the public discourse. The National Office Against Racial Discrimination (UNAR) in Italy provided practical examples for developing counter-narratives and raising awareness initiatives.

They also explored opportunities to advocate for legislative reform, foster multisectoral co-operation, enhance data collection, and overall improve national mechanisms to counter hate crimes.

This seminar was organised within the action “Promoting equality and combating racism and intolerance in the Western Balkans” and the project “Promoting equality and non-discrimination: towards more resilient and inclusive societies” – co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe  under the joint Programmes “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” and “Partnership for Good Governance”.

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