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Speech by Judge Erkki Kourula, Vice-President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE, at the 60th Meeting of CAHDI
Publishing date: 24 March 2021
Content type: Statement / speech
Where we are: Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Speech by Judge Erkki Kourula, Vice-President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE, at the 60th Meeting of CAHDI- 24 March 2021
Speech by Emmanuel DECAUX, President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE, at the 60th Meeting of CAHDI
Publishing date: 24 March 2021
Content type: Statement / speech
Where we are: Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Speech by Emmanuel DECAUX, President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE, at the 60th Meeting of CAHDI- 24 March 2021
Ukraine: Joint Opinion on the Draft Law on Political Parties
Publishing date: 23 March 2021
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Joint Opinion raises key issues and provides indications of areas of concern. In the interest of conciseness, it focuses more on areas that require amendments or improvements than on the positive aspects of the Draft Law. The ensuing recommendations are based on international human rights standards and obligations, OSCE human dimension commitments, and good practices. Where appropriate, they also refer to the relevant recommendations made in previous legal opinions prepared by the OSCE/ODIHR and/or the Venice Commission.
The Institution of Additional Judges as a Potential Threat to Judicial Independence in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 23 March 2021
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Through regular and systematic monitoring of judicial institutions, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) has observed that the practice of appointing so-called additional judges in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) raises serious concerns about impartiality, judicial independence, efficiency, and fairness.
ODIHR Summary Report: Online Launch of the Practical Guide on Understanding Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
Publishing date: 22 March 2021
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR summary report from the 8 December 2020 online event launch of the practical guide on “Understanding Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes- Addressing the Security Needs of Muslim Communities”.
Georgia: Joint Opinion on Amendments to the Election Code, the Law on Political Associations of Citizens and the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament
Publishing date: 20 March 2021
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Joint Opinion raises key issues and provides indications of areas of concern. The ensuing recommendations are based on international standards, norms and practices, as for example set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights and its additional protocols, as well as the relevant OSCE human dimension commitments, and the Venice Commission’s Code of good practice in electoral matters. The Joint Opinion also highlights, as appropriate, good practices from other Council of Europe member states and OSCE participating States in this field
Georgia: Joint Opinion on Draft Article 79 of the Election Code
Publishing date: 20 March 2021
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The ensuing recommendations are based on international standards, norms and practices, as for example set out in the United Nations’ International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and its additional protocols, as well as relevant OSCE human dimension commitments, and the Venice Commission’s Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters. Where appropriate, they also refer to other reference documents and sources as well as relevant recommendations made in previous legal opinions published by the OSCE/ODIHR and/or the Venice Commission.
Kyrgyzstan: Joint Opinion on the Draft Constitution
Publishing date: 19 March 2021
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
The Joint Opinion raises key issues and provides indications of areas of concern. In the interest of conciseness, it focuses more on main areas that require amendments or improvements than on the positive aspects of the Draft Constitution.
Hate Monitor Report, February 2021
Publishing date: 19 March 2021
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The 'Hate Monitor' provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Moldova: Opinion on the draft Law Introducing a “People's Advocate for Entrepreneurs' Rights”
Publishing date: 19 March 2021
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Opinion raises key issues and provides indications of areas of concern. In the interest of conciseness, it focuses more on areas that require amendments or improvements than on the positive aspects of the Draft Law. The ensuing recommendations are based on international human rights standards and obligations, OSCE human dimension commitments, and good national practices. Where appropriate, they also refer to the relevant recommendations made in previous legal opinions published by OSCE/ODIHR and/or the Venice Commission.