Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in Montenegro
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....
Law students from Montenegro participated at the Regional School of Human Rights
The Regional School of Human Rights brought together 34 law students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The summer school introduced students to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) focusing on the right to freedom of expression. This...
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...
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:...
Lawyers in Montenegro raise their capacities on the provision of legal aid to the victims of trafficking in human beings
A training programme, focusing on empowering lawyers specialising in supporting victims of trafficking in human beings took place on 16 and 17 May in Petrovac. This programme, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe, is a result of a collaborative effort, involving the...
Judges and State Prosecutors in Montenegro enhanced their knowledge on judicial and prosecutorial ethics and discipline
Judicial ethics and principles of professional conduct represent a cornerstone of judicial accountability and professionalism, which needs to be widely promoted among judges and prosecutors, including through judicial training frameworks. Over the course of the workshop held on 7 - 8 May, 35...
Launching the development the first National Strategy for Protecting Victims' Rights in Montenegro
Montenegro has initiated the development of its National Strategy for safeguarding victims' rights, aiming to establish a framework for systematic protection and support, especially for the most vulnerable groups. With the support of the EU and Council of Europe, the inaugural co-ordination...
Strengthening the role and accountability of court interpreters and translators in Montenegro
Due to their role in judicial proceedings, court interpreters play an essential role in ensuring the equality of citizens in justice-related communications. In Montenegro, around 400 licensed court interpreters provide services for 25 languages in the proceedings before the police, the...
New Communication Strategy for Judicial Council and Courts presented in Montenegro
The Communication strategy of the Judicial Council and Courts for 2024 - 2026 and the 2024 Action Plan were presented to court presidents, press judges and the Judicial Council's members. The Strategy defines ways of communicating with public and media, contributing to greater accountability of...
Steps taken towards enhanced application of the human rights standards in the work of the Constitutional courts
Advisers and judges of constitutional courts from Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia participated at the regional working meeting to exchange experience and knowledge on the application of relevant human rights standards in their daily work. As the ultimate protector of human...
European Union and Council of Europe further support authorities of Montenegro in fulfilling the interim benchmarks on justice reform and victims protection
The third Steering Committee Meeting of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in Montenegro", took place in Podgorica. The meeting brought together key stakeholders and local actors...
Judicial legislation reform in Montenegro: progress in drafting the amendments to the Law on Judicial Council and Judges
Montenegro initiated the revision of the Law on Judicial Council and Judges in 2019, with the aim to further strengthen judicial independence, accountability and efficiency, but also to address the issues arising in the practical implementation of this regulation, as noted in the European...
European Union and Council of Europe work closely with institutions of Montenegro on prosecutorial legislative reform
The co-operation between the European Union and the Council of Europe on advancing judicial reform in Montenegro has developed considerably in recent years, with a heavy emphasis on relevant work of the Venice Commission and the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO). The positive outcomes of...
Public discussion on the draft Judicial Reform Strategy of Montenegro 2024-2027 and the Action Plan for the period 2024-2025
Strengthening rule of law is inseparably linked with implementing judicial reform, which requires the development of long-term policies clearly defining reform measures and objectives. As such, the reform process calls for close co-operation of all stakeholders, in particular representatives of...
Judges of the Administrative Court of Montenegro benefiting from the 2023 Kopaonik Law School
Kopaonik School of Natural Law (Universitas Iuris Naturalis Copaonici) was established 32 years ago. Every year since then, it has been the place of meetings of eminent jurists, legal scholars as well as practicing lawyers from across the world. In the last two years ago, the European Union and...
State prosecutors in Montenegro discussed the European Commission's Report and the Council of Europe recommendations
With the aim of improving the work of state prosecutors, with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe Programme Office in Podgorica and in co-operation with the Association of State Prosecutors of Montenegro, a Conference on priorities and further directions of the...
Right to free legal aid: round table held in Podgorica
“Access to justice under equal conditions and without discrimination on any grounds is one of the basic principles of the rule of law”. This is a message from the round table „Right to free legal aid”, held in Podgorica that provided floor for discussion and exchange of experiences on the...
A debate "Roma and Egyptians in multicultural Montenegro" held to mark the International Human Rights Day
Although human rights are innate to every human being, they are not equally provided to everyone, especially to the most vulnerable groups, including Roma and Egyptians. This is one of the conclusions from the debate on "Roma and Egyptians in multicultural Montenegro", which was held on 12...
Local stakeholders discussing modalities of enhancing the use of alternative dispute resolution in local communities of Montenegro
As a form of assisted voluntary negotiation, mediation provides an opportunity for the parties in dispute to state their views and desired outcomes and proceed with the adjudication more rapidly. As such, mediation may be very helpful in empowering local communities to develop solutions that work...