Publications

The purpose of this Manual is to help strengthening capacities of judges and prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to recognize criminal offence of trafficking in human beings, effectively prosecute and punish offenders while ensuring protection of victims. The Manual is not available in English- Bosnian language version only. However the Manual content is presented in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabet respectively.

A Case Law Compendium in Trafficking in Human Beings is primarily intended for legal practitioners such as prosecutors and judges but also for those who deal with issues on trafficking in human beings as part of their scientific or similar interests.

The purpose of this module is to help legal trainers in Bosnia and Herzegovina to develop and conduct training activities aimed at strengthening capacities of judges and prosecutors to recognize criminal offence of trafficking in human beings, effectively prosecute and punish offenders while ensuring protection of victims. It is not available in English.

This paper provides an analysis of sentencing practices of Bosnia and Herzegovina's courts in domestic violence criminal proceedings, based on the Mission’s monitoring findings. After a review of relevant international standards and the national legal framework on domestic violence, it analyses in detail: the types of sanctions applied, the mitigating and aggravating circumstances considered by the court, the legal mechanisms of warrant for pronouncement of sentence and plea agreements, and compensation awards to victims. It also formulates a number of recommendations for judges and prosecutors dealing with domestic violence cases.

A critical review of law and emerging practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina in light of core International standards.