Support to a coherent national implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights and facilitating execution of ECtHR judgments in Bosnia and Herzegovina – phase II
The main objective of the project is to strengthen the efficiency, consistency and legal certainty of the judiciary in Bosnia and Herzegovina through improved implementation of European human rights standards, harmonisation of judicial practice, and enhanced execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
Specific objectives:
- Strengthen national coordination and institutional capacities for the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
- Improve the consistent application of national law and European Court case law by judicial authorities and legal professionals.
- Support the harmonisation of judicial practice and laws to enhance legal certainty and consistency in court decisions.
- Enhance co-operation among domestic institutions responsible for implementing court judgments and human rights standards.
- Build the capacities of judges, legal associates, law students and academic staff on the application of the European Convention on Human Rights and relevant case law.
- Support the development and application of effective domestic remedies, particularly concerning the length of judicial proceedings
Judiciary, High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, Judicial and Prosecutorial Training Centres, Ministries of Justice, Government Agent, Professors and Students at law faculties, citizens.
Improved efficiency, consistency and legal certainty within the judiciary of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Strengthened national mechanisms and institutional co-ordination for the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
Enhanced capacity of the Government Agent’s Office and domestic authorities to ensure effective implementation of European Court judgments and domestic remedies.
Improved harmonisation of judicial practice and alignment of domestic case law with European human rights standards.
Increased knowledge and practical application of the European Convention on Human Rights and relevant case law among judges, legal professionals, law students and academic staff.
Strengthened institutional co-operation and communication between judicial institutions and authorities responsible for the implementation of court decisions.
Greater public confidence in the judiciary through more consistent and rights-based judicial practice
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Supporting the development of institutional co-ordination mechanisms and communication platforms between state and entity authorities responsible for implementing execution measures.
- Delivering specialised training and advisory support to courts, case-law departments and legal advisers on harmonising judicial practice and applying European Court standards.
- Supporting the introduction and use of tools and methodologies for the harmonisation of judicial practice and laws.
- Piloting sustainable mechanisms for monitoring, systematising and disseminating judicial practice within selected courts.
- Providing expertise and guidance on the development and application of effective domestic remedies related to the length of judicial proceedings.
- Strengthening legal education and awareness of European human rights standards among judges, legal professionals, law students and academic staff
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