Publications

This paper is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States since the previous publication and to promote constructive discussion of this issue. It covers the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of all police-related projects, activities and events, which draw on the combined strength of the OSCE’s Institutions and its network of field operations, often cutting across the OSCE’s three security dimensions.

Newsletter by the OSCE Secretariat

The OSCE report ‘Handling of Terrorism Cases by the Kosovo Criminal Justice System’ covers the period 2018 to 2020 and examines data gathered by the OSCE trial monitoring team in more than 50 cases categorized as terrorism related. The report also includes a comprehensive overview of the legal framework for terrorism cases and assesses the extent to which Kosovo law and policy is in line with international standards. The report aims to support legal practitioners to maintain the highest standards of professionalism in this challenging area of law and policy.

Newsletter by the OSCE Secretariat

A summary of images documenting highlights of the OSCE Presence in Albania's activities throughout the course of 25 years

The purpose of this Guide is to provide OSCE participating States with benchmarks for drafting hate crime legislation within a simple, clear and accessible document. While good practices are highlighted and risks identified, a prescriptive approach has been avoided. Hate crimes are specific to their social context, and legislation must recognize this. The Guide assists states wishing either to enact new legislation or to review and improve their current legislation by setting out the major questions to be addressed by legislators; giving examples of drafting choices made by different states; commenting on the implications of different approaches; making recommendations concerning specific aspects of hate crime law, and offering a list of further resources to supplement the information provided.

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This paper provides an overview of international standards on the death penalty in the OSCE area. It covers the period from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. Available in electronic format only.

This organizational resilience Guidance Tool is designed to be used by leaders and staff of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Drawing on the experience of NHRIs around the world, it aims to help NHRIs build and maintain long-term resilience and to respond to threats. Part I examines the importance of organizational resilience and provides advice on the areas NHRIs can focus on to strengthen the resiliency of their institutions. Part II discusses crisis management for NHRIs under threat and suggests some practical ways of responding to pressure and attacks.