Publications

The Guidebook is focused on several aspects, in particular the phenomenon of electronic communication and replacement of the conventional system of stream data with a new one, which enables the transfer of large scale data in a faster and more efficient way. The Guidebook is not intended to give step by step instructions, but the idea is to offer a useful tool- a guide that contains terms facilitating the identification of tools committing this type of crime, and the type of provided evidence in a correct way, which would facilitate the process of proof. The Guidebook is primarily targeting prosecutors, but it has been made available also to the criminal law judges and defence attorneys as well.

This report presents the response of the prosecution and courts to cases of illegal re-occupation of properties under the adminstration of the Kosovo Property Agency and assesses how these cases are more broadly addressed by the system.

This monitoring report on good governance in local self-governments in Montenegro in 2013 contains information on Montenegro’s compliance with the principles of good governance in local self-governments in such areas as citizens’ participation in decision-making process, co-operation between local self-governments and non-governmental organizations, and transparency and accountability of local self-governments. The survey was conducted in 21 Montenegrin municipalities in the period from June to October 2014. The report is intended for representatives of local self- governments and non-governmental organizations to further enhance the transparency and accountability of local self-governments.

The purpose of this publication is to serve as a tool for the judiciary, law enforcement, auditors, public procurement professionals, bidders and contracting entities in their quest to further mitigate the risks and vulnerabilities for corruption in public procurement and restore confidence in the public sector that the awarding of government contracts is fully transparent, and to the public that funds are spent efficiently, effectively and economically.

The compilation includes 54 decisions made by the Criminal Chamber of the Cassation Court of Armenia in the course of 2013. It is the 5th book of a series. The Cassation Court of Armenia acts to guarantee uniformity in the application of the law and ensure the consistency of the courts’ interpretations of legal acts. It is designed to serve as a reference tool for judges and lawyers.

The publication consists of selected worldwide legal opinions, commentaries, and reports, including opinions of the Council of Europe’s Consultative Council of European Judges, and European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence. Not available in English.

The Justice Monitor is a biannual publication of the observations of OSCE monitors in the first instance courts in Kosovo. The Justice Monitor aims to provide policymakers and justice sector actors with indicators not otherwise available to assist in the identification of compliance gaps in the administration of justice and the tracking of progress achieved in closing those gaps.

A legal manual for lawyers on civil court proceedings, drafted by experts with the support of the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Norwegian Government. Not available in English.

In March 2014 the authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic asked the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) to provide an opinion on the draft law “On Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic” (hereinafter “the draft law”, CDL-REF(2014)014), giving particular consideration to the draft law’s compatibility with international standards and OSCE commitments in three areas: establishment of electoral districts under the proportional representation system, preference voting, and quotas for women and persons belonging to national minorities on lists of candidates. As these three areas have been specifically identified in the request for this joint opinion, they are addressed under the discussion on the electoral system for the distribution of parliamentary mandates. The OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission decided to provide a joint legal opinion on the draft Code.