Publications
Justice Monitor- Second Edition
Publishing date: 10 December 2015
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 an annual 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.
Access to Justice campaign leaflet
Publishing date: 5 October 2015
Collections: Access to Justice campaign materials
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Review of illegal re-occupation cases in Kosovo
Publishing date: 19 February 2015
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report presents the response of the prosecution and courts to cases of illegal re-occupation of properties under the adminstration of the Kosovo Property Agency and assesses how these cases are more broadly addressed by the system.
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.
Co-operation of the Assembly of Kosovo with Civil Society
Publishing date: 29 March 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report reviews the progress made by the Assembly of Kosovo in developing its relations with civil society. It analyses participation of civil society in the work of the Assembly in a comprehensive manner. It gathers best practices from parliaments in the Western Balkans region and the rest of Europe on three aspects of public participation: the provision by the legislature of actionable information to the public, the existence of institutional mechanisms for facilitating civil society participation, and the application of sound practices of public consultation. The report proceeds to assess the Assembly’s performance against these practices, acknowledging important achievements and identifying key challenges.
Fair Trial Rights in Election Related Cases
Publishing date: 16 October 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report highlights concerns on fair trial rights observed during the processing of election-related cases through the justice system in Kosovo. It provides recommendations for the relevant institutions.
The State of Independent Institutions in Kosovo
Publishing date: 11 July 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The findings of the survey have highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of Kosovo's emerging independent institutions. The sound legal basis gives grounds for encouragement along with the robust institutional structure that many of the surveyed institutions possess.
Defining and Prosecuting the Crime of Human Trafficking
Publishing date: 11 October 2011
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report examines the misapplication of the law, and concludes that the failure of legal practitioners to apply the legal offence of trafficking correctly hinders the ability of the Kosovo courts to respond the crime of human trafficking.
Issues concerning the role of professional associates and the initiation of proceedings in inheritance cases
Publishing date: 23 November 2010
Collections: Legal System Monitoring Reports
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report finds that, due to procedural deficiencies, Kosovo courts are failing to adjudicate inheritance proceedings in accordance with domestic law, thereby violating rights guaranteed under international and regional human rights instruments.
Guide on Municipal Statutes
Publishing date: 7 December 2007
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe