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Law students in North Macedonia increase their knowledge on legal aid in criminal proceedings
In an effort to deepen students' understanding of legal aid in criminal proceedings, a lecture was held at the Legal Clinic for criminal law, located within the Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus" in Skopje, North Macedonia. 19 law students discussed and explored the crucial aspects of legal aid...
The role of legal clinics for providing primary legal aid for victims of crimes and gender-based violence discussed at the National Co-ordination Body meeting
The 14th meeting of the National Co-ordination Body for the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid in North Macedonia, gathered in Skopje on 20 March to discuss the progress and important challenges regarding the implementation of free legal aid system in North Macedonia. Organised in the...
Lawyers in North Macedonia gain essential skills on provision of free legal aid
35 lawyers have attended a five-days training of trainers on “Provision of free legal aid in North Macedonia”. Supported by the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” and in close co-operation with the Bar Association, the...
Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens: photo exhibition and panel discussion in Skopje
The photo exhibition and panel discussion “Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens”, was held this evening in Mala Stanica to celebrate the International Human Rights Day and to raise awareness about the importance of the access to justice for all and the benefits it brings to everyone. The...
PHOTO CONTEST TO MARK THE EUROPEAN DAY OF JUSTICE IN NORTH MACEDONIA Let’s bring JUSTICE closer to the citizens!
This year, the European Day of Justice in North Macedonia is marked with the organisation of a photo competition titled “Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens”. We are inviting youngsters (18-30 years old) from all the regions in North Macedonia to be part of this competition which aims to...
The role of the Legal Clinic in Shtip in providing free legal aid services
The 3rd meeting of the Local Co-ordination Body for the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid, took place at the Faculty of Law - University of "Goce Delcev" in Shtip to discuss the progress and important challenges regarding the access to justice for the local community, with special focus...
Challenges in the Free Legal Aid system discussed at the International Scientific Conference in Shtip
The 10th International Scientific Conference was held at the University of "Goce Delcev" - Shtip gathering around 80 professors, researchers, scholars and practitioners to discuss several topics concerning the social changes in the global world. A separate Panel on Free Legal Aid was held in the...
National Co-ordination Body in North Macedonia discusses the new Law on court expertise and its impact on the functioning of the Free Legal Aid system
The 13th meeting of the National Co-ordination Body for the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid (NCB) in North Macedonia, took place in Skopje to discuss the progress and important challenges regarding the implementation of Free Legal Aid system in North Macedonia. Organised in the...
Call for tenders: Purchase of consultancy services for development of the second phase of the Software for appointment of ex-officio lawyers for the Bar Association of North Macedonia
Within the framework of the joint European Union/Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, the Council of Europe is currently implementing the action on Towards a Consolidated and More Efficient Free Legal Aid (FLA) System in North Macedonia. In that...
What citizens and local communities in North Macedonia should know on the use of Free Legal Aid services? Awareness raising activities organised in all the regions
In order to inform the people of North Macedonia on the free legal aid opportunities and how to ensure better use and access to these services, an awareness-raising initiative is taking place from 16 July 2023– 30 September 2023, with informing events in all the regions in North Macedonia. The...
Addressing challenges of access to justice for victims of crime - National Co-ordination Body on FLA gathers in Skopj
The 12th meeting of the National Co-ordination Body for the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid in North Macedonia, gathered today in Skopje to discuss important challenges and solution in the process of the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid. Organised in the framework of the...
Recent survey on the legal needs reveals the path to justice for the people living in North Macedonia
The findings, conclusions and recommendations of the 2nd nationwide survey on the legal needs of the people living in North Macedonia in 2022 were published in the Paths to Justice’s Report prepared with the support of the EU and Council of Europe. The publication contains a detailed analysis of...
Improving the capacities of public actors in North Macedonia concerning cases of domestic and gender-based violence and cases where children are involved
A three-day capacity building activities on access to justice in cases of domestic and gender-based violence and cases where children are involved was conducted for 50 employees of the Regional Offices of the Ministry of Justice, Centers for Social Work and the Ministry of Interior. The training...
Local Co-ordination Body to support the Free Legal Aid kicks off its work in Kumanovo
The Local Co-ordination Body to support the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid was established for the first time in Kumanovo. Supported by the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Towards a Consolidated and More Efficient Free Legal Aid (FLA) System in North Macedonia” in co-operation...
The role of the Legal Clinics as important actors in providing Free Legal Aid to citizens, discussed at the National Co-ordination Body in North Macedonia
The 11th meeting of the National Co-ordination Body for the implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid (NCB) in North Macedonia, took place in Skopje on 22 March 2023 to discuss important aspects surrounding the Free Legal Aid system in North Macedonia. Organised in the framework of the...
Improving the Free Legal Aid System in North Macedonia – partners and beneficiaries discuss future milestones
In order to discuss the main milestones and agree with key actors and beneficiaries on the upcoming activities to advance free legal aid in North Macedonia, the 1st Steering Committee meeting of the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Towards a Consolidated and More Efficient Free Legal Aid...