Publications
Combating Impunity for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress and Challenges
Publishing date: 3 April 2014
Collections: War crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report considers the advances made in prosecuting war crimes cases involving sexual violence at the Court of BiH and makes recommendations for the speedier delivery of justice. One of the Mission’s primary goals is ensuring that justice is attained for the victims of the crimes committed between 1992 and 1995.
Interpretations of the Armenian Cassation Court decisions (Volume 2)
Publishing date: 17 March 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is a continuation of the previous one. It provides analysis and interpretations of various issues related to ciminal legislation. The publication is approved by the Law Dept. of the Yerevan State University. It was prepared by the Association of Judges in partnership with the Cassation Court with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan. Not available in English.
Study on Execution of ECHR Judgments on Armenia
Publishing date: 14 March 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The study analyses the implementation of 48 decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Armenia. It is prepared by Armenian advocates and independent legal experts with the OSCE Office in Yerevan support. Not available in English.
Guide on discrimination grounds
Publishing date: 25 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guide on Discrimination grounds is a systematized and analytical review of discrimination grounds, based on consideration of existing definitions (and their integral parts) set forth under international and domestic law, international and national case law of courts and various treaty bodies, as well as in academic and grey literature.
Handbook for training judges on anti-discrimination law
Publishing date: 25 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Handbook is intended as a simple tool providing basic guidance to judges on identifying discrimination and rendering judgements.
Commentary on the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (article-by-article)
Publishing date: 24 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Commentary on the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan includes a comprehensive explanation of the Code’s content and terminology as well as detailed legal interpretations of its provisions (article-by-article) in light of other provisions of the Code, other relevant pieces of national legislation of Turkmenistan and international treaties which Turkmenistan is a party to. The Commentary is drafted with a view to support the national rule of law system and promote its transparency, raise awareness and discussions about proper enforcement of the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan, as well as further improve the administration of criminal justice in the country. The Commentary is intended to help a wide range of stakeholders, including (a) legal practitioners when applying the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan; (b) teachers from different high educational institutions when explaining the Code to students; (c) the Parliament and other institutions involved in the legislative process and in bringing the national legislation in line with relevant international standards.
BiH War Crimes Case Map
Publishing date: 1 February 2014
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The BiH War Crime Case Map is an interactive tool developed by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina aimed at enhancing transparency and public trust in the processing of war crimes. The Mission monitors and reports on war crimes proceedings to provide an objective and accurate assessment of the ability of the judicial system to deal with war crimes in an effective, human rights compliant and expeditious manner.
Research: Citizens’ Attitudes on Mediation
Publishing date: 24 February 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 title is not available in English.
Report on the results of trial monitoring related to the judicial authorization of arrests, Osh city, Kyrgyzstan, 2013
Publishing date: 31 January 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR and Judicial Independence: The Kyiv Recommendations
Publishing date: 20 December 2013
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Factsheet
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
Factsheet on the Kyiv Recommendations, a document published by ODIHR consisting of policy suggestions in three areas that are of particular relevance for judicial independence: (1) judicial administration with a focus on judicial councils, judicial self-governing bodies, and the role of court chairs; (2) judicial selection criteria and procedures; and (3) accountability of judges and judicial independence in adjudication.