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Independence of the Judiciary in Kosovo: Institutional and Functional Dimensions
Publishing date: 24 January 2012
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report addresses the topic of judicial independence, in its institutional and functional dimensions- an issue which continues to impact upon the rule of law in Kosovo. The report reviews the current situation of the Kosovo judicial system in the light of significant legislative developments which have taken place in recent years.
Execution of Judgments
Publishing date: 17 January 2012
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report highlights problems with execution of judgements in criminal and civil justice sector. The report elaborates on the causes that hinder the execution of civil and criminal judgements such as lengthy delays and procedural deficiencies.
Evidentiary Procedure in Civil Cases in Kosovo
Publishing date: 3 October 2011
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report highlights shortcomings in the conduct of evidentiary procedure in civil cases, particularly in the areas of witness testimony, documentary and expert evidence, and indentifies a gap between the legal framework and its implementation.
Challenges in the Resolution of Conflict-Related Property Claims in Kosovo
Publishing date: 29 June 2011
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report examines the mass-claim mechanism established in Kosovo- as an exception to the courts jurisdiction- to resolve specific categories of conflict-related property claims.
Confirmation of Indictment Concerns
Publishing date: 25 November 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report discusses the failure of prosecutors to disclose material to defendants or their counsel, lack of public notice for these hearings, and insufficient reasoning in confirmation of indictment rulings.
Ineffective Legal Representation
Publishing date: 28 September 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report looks at ineffective legal representation observed in criminal and civil proceedings in Kosovo and its implications for a defendant's right to a fair trial.
Preparatory Proceedings in Contested Civil Cases
Publishing date: 28 June 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Kosovo's War Crimes Trials: An Assessment Ten Years On (1999-2009)
Publishing date: 15 June 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report is a review and assessment on how war crimes cases have been addressed in the criminal justice system in Kosovo during the past ten years.
Intimidation of the Judiciary: Security of Judges and Prosecutors
Publishing date: 15 April 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Acts carried out against judicial and prosecutorial officials affect not only the independence and impartiality of the courts, or at least the perception of it, but they also undermine the credibility of the judiciary in the eyes of the public.
The Centres for Social Work in Civil Proceedings
Publishing date: 23 March 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe