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New electronic decision templates increase efficiency in prosecutorial work in Kosovo* with CEPEJ expertise
Prosecutors across Kosovo are now benefiting from a new set of decision templates integrated into the Case Management Information System (CMIS), helping them save time when drafting decisions. The templates were designed for prosecutors' most commonly used legal documents, making them highly...
The CEPEJ raises awareness amongst civil society stakeholders regarding the analysis of court performance in Kosovo*
On 16 June 2026, CEPEJ organised a workshop for representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in monitoring judicial reforms, with the participation of members of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC). The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of NGOs to monitor court...
CEPEJ promotes mediation in administrative cases in Kosovo*
On 16–17 April 2026, CEPEJ organised two workshops with judges and State Advocates representing public administrations to demonstrate that mediation in administrative matters is not only feasible, but already functioning effectively in several European justice systems. Building on the CEPEJ Guide...
CEPEJ supports judges in Kosovo* by providing training on effective case management
On 19–20 November 2025, the CEPEJ organised a training session at the Justice Academy for judges and professional associates, focusing on strengthening case management efficiency, particularly in preparation of court hearings. The expert, a trainer at the French National School for the Judiciary...
Presentation of some CEPEJ Data in the Context of Ongoing Justice Reforms in Kosovo*
A presentation of the 2024 CEPEJ data on the efficiency of the judicial system was organised on 4 November 2025 in Pristina. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Justice, the Kosovo Judicial and Prosecutorial Councils, the Chamber of Mediators, the Justice Academy, the...
Workshop on the implementation of the CEPEJ Guidelines on the quality of jurisdictional debate in administrative justice in Kosovo*
On 6–7 November 2025, the CEPEJ organised a workshop with lawyers from the State Advocacy in Kosovo to strengthen efficiency and quality in administrative justice through the implementation of the new law on administrative disputes and the CEPEJ Guidelines on the Quality of Jurisdictional Debate....
Using judicial statistics to strengthen citizens‘ trust in the justice system in Kosovo*
On 3 April 2025, the European Commission for Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) of the Council of Europe organised a workshop in Pristina aimed at sharing judicial statistics, in order to strengthen by helping them better understand how the justice system functions. The workshop brought together...
CEPEJ workshop to enhance Prosecutors' daily work in Kosovo*
On 6 March 2025, the CEPEJ organised a workshop in Pristina to address the challenges related to the use of decision templates by the prosecutors within the Case Management Information System (CMIS). These documents are predefined templates that enable prosecutors to automatically generate...
CEPEJ workshop to improve the efficiency of the civil justice system in Kosovo*
From 4-6 November 2024, a workshop was held in Istog, bringing together members of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), along with presidents of the Basic Courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. The aim of the workshop was to explore approaches to simplify civil procedure and reduce...
Support to Prosecution Offices in Kosovo* for a better use of statistics generated from the Case Management Information System (CMIS)
On 24 and 25 October 2024, a workshop on the importance of generating and using statistics from the Case Management Information System (CMIS) was held in Istog with the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (KPC) CMIS Working group. The aim of the workshop was to enhance prosecutor work efficiency and...
The CEPEJ organises, in coordination with the Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE), a workshop for prosecution authorities of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo*
The CEPEJ, in coordination with the Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) organised a workshop for representatives of the prosecution authorities of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo* on good practices and challenges concerning the efficiency and quality of the work of...
Support to the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council in ensuring the quality of the statistics on the work of prosecution offices in Kosovo*
The visit of experts of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) which took place on 16 and 17 January 2024 in Kosovo focused on strengthening the quality of statistical data generated from the case management information system (CMIS). Several meetings took place at central...
CEPEJ workshop on the role of lawyers in managing judicial time in Kosovo*
On 25 November 2023, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a workshop in Pristina for 25 lawyers to discuss their possible contribution to improving the management of judicial time. The workshop was an opportunity to identify with Slovenian and French experts...
Training of Court presidents and heads of Prosecutors' offices in Kosovo*
On 26 and 27 October 2023, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a training session for some thirty participants (representatives of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), presidents of courts, representatives of the Kosovo Prosecutors' Council (KPC) and of the...
The collection of statistical data according to the CEPEJ methodology at the heart of a meeting in Kosovo*
As part of a coordinated effort between the cooperation projects “Dashboard Western Balkans" and “Strengthening the Quality and Efficiency of Justice in Kosovo (KoSEJ III)”, meetings were conducted with key figures, including Mr. Genc Nimoni, Chief of Cabinet of the Minister of Justice, and Ms....
Presentation to the KJC of a Methodology to interpret judicial statistics and improve the functioning of courts
On 18 September 2023, in Pristina, the CEPEJ presented to the President of the Kosovo* Judicial Council (KJC), Mr Albert Zogaj, and to the Directors of the Statistical and IT Services of the KJC, Mr Besnik Ramosaj and Mr Fatmir Rexhepi, the methodology developed by Mr Jacques Bulher (member of...
Workshops with judges to address the backlog of cases in the Civil Division in Kosovo* courts using CEPEJ tools for judicial time management
On 7, 8 and 9 June 2023, the Vice President of the CEPEJ Ivan Crnčec participated in three workshops organised to support the Commission established by the Kosovo Judicial Council to monitor the implementation of the Strategic Plan on access to justice, efficiency and prioritisation of cases....
The Kosovo Judicial Council and Courts in Kosovo* finalise the KoSEJ court coaching reports in preparation of projects with all courts
On 16-18 April 2019, a team of three CEPEJ experts met with representatives of all courts in Kosovo and the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), in a workshop and meetings, to finalise court coaching reports on the degree of implementation of the SATURN Time Management guidelines, and identify priority...
Initiating a sustainable data collection process in Kosovo* at the presentation of the Comparative Assessment report of the judicial system (2014- 2017)
On 14 March 2019, the CEPEJ international expert, Ms Julinda Beqiraj presented the main findings of the second CEPEJ assessment report of the judicial system in Kosovo to the judicial authorities, international partners and members of civil society organisations. The report was prepared with the...
Workshop with court staff and judges to discuss obstacles preventing a speedy resolution of civil cases in Kosovo*
On Thursday 28 February 2019 court staff and judges from the civil division in all basic courts met to discuss the difficulties they face in resolving cases, in particular those which have been pending for several years. During the workshop, the importance to monitor pending cases by age was...