Publications
Youth Strategy of the Municipality of Kichevo 2017-2022
Publishing date: 24 January 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Education, Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The first Youth Strategy of the Municipality of Kichevo 2017-2022 was developed by the Kichevo Youth Council with the support of the OSCE Mission to Skopje. The strategy, which was unanimously adopted by the Kichevo Municipal Council on 23 November 2016, is an advocacy document that aims to establish the strategic commitment of the Municipality of Kichevo and the municipality’s Youth Council to work on the promotion of youth issues.
Doubt in favour of the defendant, guilty beyond reasonable doubt- Comparative study
Publishing date: 25 September 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This comparative study complements the efforts of the OSCE Mission to Skopje to support the transition in practicing the new adversarial model of criminal procedure in the country, largely based upon similar legislative transitions in countries across Europe. It is comprised of inputs from seven different researches on the implementation of the in dubio pro reo principle and the standard beyond reasonable doubt in various judicial systems both historically and in present day.
Use of actio popularis in Cases of Discrimination
Publishing date: 30 August 2017
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication gives an overview of both domestic and European legislation on the admissibility and use of actio popularis mechanism, the practice of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union as well as the practice of the region. This publication also provides insight on the specific methodology for use of actio popularis, in order to provide proper guidance for citizen associations in terms of the cases and ways they should use this mechanism.
Relevant judgments of the European Court of Human Rights with comments: Hate speech and hate crimes
Publishing date: 30 August 2017
Content type: Study / report
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 publication includes case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in relation to hate crimes and hate speech cases. This collection analyzes cases when it comes to speech that incited hatred with particular reference to the case-law of some of the extreme forms of speech that were problematized before the ECtHR. The purpose of this collection is through brief comments on the most interesting judgments and decisions on hate speech and hate crimes, to clarify the standards that the Court has set before the States Parties to the Convention. Not available in English.
Prosecutor's Guide- Gathering Electronic Evidence from National and International Internet Service Providers
Publishing date: 30 August 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The advancement of technology requires law enforcement agencies and public prosecutors offices in particular to be well-prepared to meet the challenges it presents. The process of obtaining cyber data to be used as evidence in a criminal procedure is not as straightforward as one might think. However, there are worldwide initiatives to establish common standards and facilitate the exchange of information through improved protocols among the law enforcement sector worldwide. This short guide, which is the result of a joint initiative between the Mission and the Public Prosecutors’ Association, aims to contribute to that direction. The publication is not available in English.
Evidence & Objections: Domestic and International Standards
Publishing date: 4 May 2017
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 “Evidence & Objections” provides domestic and international best practices to familiarize experienced lawyers trained in the civil law system with the fundamental principles of the law on evidence and evidentiary objections. Available in English and Macedonian, it is supported by an on-line video course which can be accessed on an e-learning platform of the regional bar associations at www.brrln.org. This publication is printed and distributed by the OSCE Mission to Skopje in its continuous efforts to promote the rule of law in the country and to facilitate the concept of continuous learning for the parties involved in the criminal procedure.
Lawyer's Ethics
Publishing date: 4 May 2017
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 is comprised of domestic, comparative and international standards. It is further substantiated by an on-line course based on real life scenarios targeting specific ethical dilemmas from attorney’s perspective, which can be accessed on the e-learning platform of the regional bar associations: www.brrln.org. It is available in English and Macedonian.
Anti-discrimination Law
Publishing date: 17 February 2017
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 “Anti-discrimination Law” represents a tool aimed at law students and members of the professional community whose goal is to serve as a guide in identifying the key elements and characteristics of the anti-discrimination law within the frameworks of the international and national legal system, as well as to provide an overview of the institutional infrastructure for its protection. Helping future legal practitioners to acquire knowledge and skills in the area of equality law and the principle on non-discrimination are also within the focus of this book. This publication is not available in English.
Research Report: Impact of Stereotypes and Ethnic Distance on the Phenomena of Discrimination, Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Publishing date: 26 January 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This research report provides an overview of the existing stereotypes and their impact on creating inter-ethnic distance, as well as an opportunity to monitor the developments in the field of ethnic interaction in the country in the past twenty years. Furthermore, the report presents the results related to the issues of discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the national context. This report is not available in English.
Practical application of plea bargaining for the type and the severity of the criminal sanctions in the first year of the application of the new Law on Criminal Procedure. Legal analysis
Publishing date: 21 July 2016
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 analysis represents a joint contribution of the Association of Public Prosecutors and the Rule of Law Unit of OSCE Mission to Skopje towards the process of establishing a standardized criminal policy and practice in the criminal justice system. The very analysis processes data which refer to plea agreements made in the four appeal districts: Bitola, Gostivar, Skopje and Shtip, in the period from 1stof December until 31st of March 2015.