On 27 March, the Department for the Execution of Judgments, supported by the Government Agent of Serbia before the European Court, carried out a mission to Serbia to discuss several cases pending before the Committee of Ministers.
The delegation held meetings with the President, a Judge, and staff of the Constitutional Court of Serbia, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Justice and Finance. Discussions centred on the implementation of the Kacapor and Others group of cases, concerning the longstanding issue of non-enforcement of domestic judicial decisions against socially/state-owned companies.
In preparation for the Committee’s 1531st Human Rights meeting (10-12 June 2025), the Serbian authorities provided updates on the implementation of targeted legislation adopted in late 2023. This legislation transferred these cases from ordinary courts to the Constitutional Court, which adopted measures and procedures to ensure their efficient processing—resulting in the enforcement of decisions of approximately 4 370 individuals in just over one year. The authorities also outlined other financial and operational steps aimed at preventing similar violations in the future.
In the meeting with the Constitutional Court, the delegation was also informed about recent developments (adoption of revised rules and harmonisation of case-law) to ensure that third parties are informed of constitutional complaints (Stefanović and Banković) and increase compensation awarded in cases related to violations of family life (Kostić). The discussion also covered judicial review of pre-trial detention and investigations into alleged police ill-treatment (Radonjić and Romić judgment and Stanimirović group).
This event is a part of the ongoing efforts of the actions "Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia" to provide assistance to the state institutions in executing judgments of the European Court by enabling a platform for exchange of information and co-ordination. It is part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, implemented by the Council of Europe.
