Publications
Detention and other measures for securing the presence of the defendant in criminal procedure
Publishing date: 5 November 2019
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This collection of papers by criminal law experts covers one of the most important issues in criminal proceedings – securing the presence of the defendant. The publication is available in Serbian language only and provides an comprehensive overview of regional legal framework in this area, deals with the mechanisms of protection of the rights of the accused, analyses the vast array of available measures for securing the presence of the defendant, and outlines best practices in this area.
ERKINAY
Publishing date: 4 November 2019
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This little book tells the story of Erkinay- a young Kyrgyz girl who was kidnapped to be a bride.
The manual for uniform application of the opportunity principle
Publishing date: 1 November 2019
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication focuses on the principle of opportunity, and the challenges in its application, mainly related to the non-uniformity of practice of public prosecution offices in Serbia. The intention of the authors was to provide guidelines for the unified application of the principle, and to fulfil the main task of deferred prosecution- to achieve the purpose of the punishment without conducting criminal proceedings in cases when this is not necessary or expedient, taking into account public interest. This Manual was drafted by the Working Group formed by the Republic Public Prosecutor's Office, and supported by the OSCE Mission to Serbia. The publication is available in Serbian only.
Following the Money: Compendium of Resources and Step-by-step Guide to Financial Investigations Into Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 7 November 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The paper aims to leverage off of the strengths and successes of established but disparate anti-THB financial investigatory practices, developed across the OSCE participating States, to raise awareness of the strategic value of financial investigations and the resources available, and to help create a more harmonised approach that can contribute to mainstreaming of financial investigations across the OSCE region.
Municipal Offices for Communities and Return (MOCRs) 2018
Publishing date: 21 October 2019
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The infosheet includes information about the Municipal Offices for Communities and Return (MOCRs) in 2018.
The Guidelines for improving court practice in compensation proceedings for victims of serious crime in criminal proceedings
Publishing date: 1 November 2019
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 Guidelines for improving court practice in compensation proceedings for victims of serious crime in criminal proceedings have been developed by the Supreme Court of Cassation Working Group, with support from the OSCE Mission to Serbia throught the project “Support for Victims and Witnesses of Crime in Serbia”, implemented by the OSCE Mission and financed by the European Union. The Guidelines point out to the competent authorities’ obligation to decide on compensation within criminal proceedings, they provide answers to questions relating to determining the damage, types of non-material damage, as well as determining the amount of monetary compensation, and they emphasize the importance of informing victims about their rights. Available in Serbian only.
Deputy Mayor for Communities (DMC’s) 2018
Publishing date: 21 October 2019
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document explains the mandate of the Deputy Mayor for Communities (DMC’s) and outlines statistics relating to DMC’s in 2018.
Communities Committees (CC's) 2018
Publishing date: 21 October 2019
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document outlines what Communities Committees (CC’s) are and provides information regarding CC’s in 2018.
Safety of Journalists: An imperative for free media
Publishing date: 13 September 2019
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Call for Application: WOmentorship for Dialogue
Publishing date: 3 September 2019
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Gender equality, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE invites applications for the WOmentorship for Dialogue programme. The project will match mentors and mentees from Prishtinë/Priština and Belgrade and it is intended to provide support to girls between the age of 16-18 by offering them guidance and advice. The programme will begin with a meeting on the 27th-29th September in Niš. It will focus on gender equality, leadership and promoting dialogue, and it will strengthen participants’ practical skills agreed between the mentors and the mentees.