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OSCE/ODIHR Opinion on Certain Provisions of the Draft Act on the Supreme Court of Poland (30 August 2017)
Publishing date: 14 October 2017
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Opinion was prepared in response to a request received by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights from the First President of the Supreme Court of Poland in July 2017.
Final Report: Voter Education Campaign with Roma Women and Youth in Albania Project
Publishing date: 20 September 2017
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Gender equality, Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This project was implemented by the OSCE Presence in Albania (PiA) in collaboration with the Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA) as implementing partner, and the Central Election Commission. It was financially supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Note: This report was produced by IRCA, and it does not necessarily represent the views of the OSCE PiA.
Meeting of Experts on Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Political and Public Life
Publishing date: 14 August 2017
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides a summary of a meeting of experts on participation of persons with disabilities in political and public life organized by ODIHR on 22 June 2017 in Skopje.
OSCE/ODIHR Opinion on the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and Status of Judges”
Publishing date: 11 August 2017
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) prepared this Opinion in response to requests from the High Administrative Court of Ukraine and the Deputy Chairperson of the High Qualifications Commission of Judges of Ukraine received in August 2016 and May 2017, respectively.
Sixth Expert Forum on Criminal Justice for Central Asia: Report
Publishing date: 27 July 2017
Collections: Expert Forums on Criminal Justice for Central Asia
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) organized the Sixth Expert Forum on Criminal Justice for Central Asia on 16-18 November 2016 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event was held in partnership with the OSCE Field Operations in Central Asia, particularly the Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Penal Reform International and the International Commission of Jurists. This report provides an overview of the discussions and highlights participants' recommendations and conclusions.
Migrants in an Irregular Situation whose Return or Removal has been Postponed in Line with OSCE Commitments, International Legal Standards and Good Practices: OSCE/ODIHR Meeting Report
Publishing date: 29 May 2017
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report provides a summary of discussions, as well as key conclusions and recommendations made during a conference organized by OSCE/ODIHR in co-operation with the Latvian Contact Point of the European Migration Network, within the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, in Riga on 22 and 23 March 2017.
Fair Trial Rights during States of Conflict and Emergency: OSCE/ODIHR Expert Meeting Report
Publishing date: 17 May 2017
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report provides a summary of an expert meeting on fair trial during states of conflict and emergency convened by OSCE/ODIHR in Warsaw on 27-28 October 2016. The report also sets out the proposals made by expert participants for action by ODIHR to assist OSCE participating States and civil
OSCE/ODIHR Final Opinion on Draft Amendments to the Act of the National Council of the Judiciary and Certain Other Acts of Poland
Publishing date: 8 May 2017
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Final Opinion was prepared in response to a request from the Chairperson of the National Council of the Judiciary of Poland received by ODIHR in February 2017.
Call for papers: The Role of the Internationals in the Transition in Albania
Publishing date: 8 May 2017
Content type: Conference / meeting document
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Good governance, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Academics from disciplines such as history, political sciences, international relations, law, economy and other relevant areas of expertise are invited to submit abstract proposals by 30 June 2017.
OSCE/ODIHR Opinion on Draft Amendments to the Moldovan Criminal and Contravention Codes relating to Bias-motivated Offences
Publishing date: 24 April 2017
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe