Publications
Good governance in local self-governments in Montenegro
Publishing date: 26 November 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
International documents for independent and effective judiciary
Publishing date: 26 September 2014
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Public Procurement Corruption Map in the Republic of Serbia
Publishing date: 18 November 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Justice Monitor- First Edition
Publishing date: 8 October 2014
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Guidelines for lawyers in civil proceedings
Publishing date: 11 July 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
Publishing date: 20 May 2014
Content type: Factsheet
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 ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly was established in 2006. The Panel consists of up to twelve independent experts from OSCE participating States selected on the basis of their expertise, experience, integrity and objectivity. The Panel is an advisory and consultative body to ODIHR. It seeks to enhance the promotion and protection of the freedom of peaceful assembly in the OSCE region.
Joint Opinion on the Draft Electoral Law of the Kyrgyz Republic
Publishing date: 16 June 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Joint Opinion on the Draft Amendments to the Legal Framework on the Disciplinary Responsibility of Judges in the Kyrgyz Republic
Publishing date: 16 June 2014
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Study / 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 scope of this Joint Opinion covers only the Draft Amendments, submitted for review, and the legislation that they are amending. Thus limited, the Joint Opinion does not constitute a full and comprehensive review of the entire legal and institutional framework governing the status and disciplinary responsibility of judges in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Opinion on the Law on the Selection, Performance Evaluation and Career of Judges of Moldova
Publishing date: 13 June 2014
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The scope of this Opinion covers only the Law on the selection, performance evaluation and career of judges of Moldova, submitted for review. Thus limited, the Opinion does not constitute a full and comprehensive review of the judicial system of Moldova.
Prosecutorial investigation, regional criminal procedure legislation and experiences in application
Publishing date: 11 June 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This monograph by a group of authors under the title Prosecutorial Investigation – regional criminal procedure legislation and experiences in application, which is issued by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, addresses one of the most current issues relating to the process of the reform of criminal procedure laws, not only of the countries in the region (Serbia, BiH, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia, and Montenegro), but in a much wider context.