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The work of municipal courts is of crucial importance for the administration of justice and the establishment of rule of law in Kosovo, and has a major impact on how the public perceives the administration of justice as a whole.

Since Municipal Elections in 2002, Community Committees have not yet reached a good level of performance in most Kosovo municipalities. This report reveals three inherent causes that prevent the Committees from functioning effectively

This case report concerns the trial against Latif Gashi, Rrustem Mustafa, Naim Kadriu and Nazif Mehmeti, otherwise known as the "Llapi Trial". It has been compiled by the OSCE's Legal System Monitoring Section.

This roundtable was organized as a response to various challenges in RAE education and need to address them publicly. Low enrolment of RAE children in all education sectors; Teacher training for RAE; were among issues discussed.

Report on parallel structures that continue to exist in Kosovo in several areas of the public sector and that have a direct impact on the rights of individuals and the rule of law.

This catalogue aims to identify the applicable remedy, or lack thereof, to each issue where human rights might be at stake.

As a continuation of the Voters Voices projects, "Joining In- Minority Voices" seeks to formulate recommendations to municipalities in Kosovo. The recommendations respond to the concerns voiced by the non-Serb minority populations of Kosovo.

Four years after the end of the conflict, the recognition of the right to property as a fundamental human right is gaining ground in Kosovo.

Recent incidents in Kosovo have raised the concern that level of intimidation of witnesses is on increase. Much of the public does not have faith in the ability of the authorities to provide protection, should they choose to testify against perpetrators.

Six months after elections were held, 10 Municipal Assemblies are still facing political gridlock: Assembly members continue either to choose not to participate in- or to boycott- Assembly and Committee meetings.