What is the project?

The project objective is to deliver justice that is better aligned with European standards in the field of discrimination  in the Republic of Moldovain the Republic of Moldova.

It is a project co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe in the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance Programme - phase II (2019-2021).

 What is the legal context?

The Republic of Moldova ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (Lanzarote Convention) in 2011. The Committee of the Parties to the Convention, also known as the Lanzarote Committee, is charged with monitoring the implementation of the Convention. The Republic of Moldova participated in the 1st monitoring round dedicated to the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse in the circle of trust (2014-2017) and in the 2nd one on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse facilitated by information and communication technologies (2017).

Other important standards taken into consideration during the project implementation include the Council of Europe Guidelines on child-friendly justice (2010) and the Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)7 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on Guidelines to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of the child in the digital environment.

The project itself promotes the implementation of these international standards and builds on the progress and work already carried out at national level. Relevant national standards and policies include the Law no. 338 of 15.12.1994 on the rights of the child, Decision No. 434 of 10.06.2014 on the approval of the Child Protection Strategy for the years 2014-2020, Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2017-2020, as well as the conclusions and recommendations of the Roundtable “Implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse: Challenges and Best Practices”.

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Back Next steps identified on the way to better application of pre-trial detention in the Republic of Moldova

Next steps identified on the way to better application of pre-trial detention in the Republic of Moldova

On 15 June 2021 the Council of Europe project “Strengthening the human rights compliant criminal justice system in the Republic of Moldova” organised an online round table on the presentation of the draft Roadmap for the implementation of the recommendations from the Research report on the application of pre-trial detention in the Republic of Moldova.

The round table follows the research report on the application of pre-trial detention in the Republic of Moldova, which includes relevant observations and findings, specific recommendations to the Moldovan authorities aimed at ensuring the domestic policies, legal framework and practice comply with international standards, which was presented in February 2020.

The round table provided a platform for the criminal justice actors to discuss possible reforms in the field of right to liberty and security.

The draft Roadmap is only the first step in identifying the framework for improving the application of pre-trial detention in the Republic of Moldova and eliminating identified shortcomings in this area. The event will be followed by another expert meeting to be organised on 2 July 2021 to finalise the Roadmap.

The round table concluded with the establishment of the next steps for the implementation of the recommendations from the research report jointly with the participants of the event.

The online round table took place within the framework of the Council of Europe project “Strengthening the human rights compliant criminal justice system in the Republic of Moldova”, which is part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova for 2021-2024.

Chisinau, Republic of Moldova 18 June 2021
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 Who we work with?

Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, Culture and Research, Ministry of Justice, Public Prosecution Service, National Institute of Justice, Police Academy, Supreme Court of Justice, Lawyers Union, Ombudsperson for Children’s Rights, National Council for the Protection of Child's Rights, NGOs, acclaimed experts in the field.

 Who benefits from the project?

The project targets judges, prosecutors, lawyers, police officers, staff members of the People’s Advocate Office, National Preventive Mechanism members and other criminal justice actors. The end beneficiaries are the users of the justice system, parties to criminal proceedings.