Newsroom- Support to the Constitutional Court of Kosovo*
75 Years of the European Convention on Human Rights marked in Kosovo*
Our project organised the conference “Implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights across the Justice Chain”, to mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the International Human Rights Day. The event gathered representatives of courts of all...
Regional Workshop Highlights Best Practices for Communicating High-Profile Constitutional Court Rulings
Our project supported the Constitutional Court of Kosovo*[1] in organising a regional workshop on communications and public relations titled “Challenges and Best Practices in Communicating High-Profile Constitutional Court Rulings: A Comparative Analysis.” The event gathered communication...
Protecting freedom of expression and of the media (PRO-FREX)
Judges, prosecutors, lawyers, representatives of institutions, civil society organisations and international partners came together in Pristina for a judicial dialogue dedicated to navigating the increasingly sensitive line between protecting freedom of expression and responding effectively to...
Constitutional Court Legal Advisors Strengthen Expertise on Fair Trial and Property Rights Standards
Our project facilitated a two-day workshop with legal advisors of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo*[1], focusing on key aspects of the right to a fair trial and the right to peaceful enjoyment of property. It was the concluding thematic workshop in the project aimed at further enhancing the...
Round table brings justice actors together to address challenges in enforcing judicial decisions
Our project organised a thematic round table “Enforcement of Judicial Decisions: Good Practices and Challenges in Practice”, with representatives from across the justice chain, including courts of all jurisdictions, prosecution offices, Bar Association, Office of Good Governance, civil society...
Judges and prosecutors explore ECtHR case-law on the reasonable time of proceedings
A two-day workshop on “Reasonable Time of Proceedings: Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Civil and Criminal Matters” brought together judges from ordinary courts and prosecutors to examine practical aspects of the right to trial within a reasonable time and its application...
Western Balkans strengthen constitutional justice with Council of Europe support
Constitutional courts play a key role in protecting people’s rights. This week in Pristina, staff from the constitutional courts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo* met for a practical exchange, joined by a constitutional law expert from Croatia. With support from the Council of Europe, the...
Lawyers of Kosovo* Bar Association explore the Right to and Effective Remedy
Our project successfully concluded a series of workshops with the Kosovo*[1] Bar Association, held in line with the project’s implementation plan. The final event gathered 50 lawyers from the Pristina branch of the association for an interactive discussion on Article 13 of the European...
Judges and Prosecutors Examine Caselaw of the Constitutional Court and the ECtHR in Criminal Matters
Our project and the Kosovo*[1] Justice Academy joined forces to deliver a workshop on the Constitutional Court’s evolving practice and its alignment with European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) standards in criminal cases. An engaging event gathered 35 legal professionals including judges and...
Constitutional Court of Kosovo* Strengthens Cooperation with the Constitutional Court of Türkiye
Our project facilitated a study visit of representatives of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Türkiye. The three-member delegation of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* consisted of the Secretary General, Head of the IT Unit, and IT Officer. The...
Lawyers in Mitrovica Strengthen Expertise on the Right to Effective Remedy
The Right to Effective Remedy, enshrined in Article 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), guarantees that individuals whose rights have been violated can seek justice through accessible and effective legal avenues. In practice, this right is rarely considered in isolation, often...
Constitutional Court of Kosovo* Finalises New Strategic Vision for 2026–2028
The Constitutional Court of Kosovo* has completed the development of its new Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, following a comprehensive and participatory planning process supported by our project. The process included a series of workshops, working group meetings, consultations, and desk reviews of...
Workshop on Judicial Practice under Article 5 ECHR: Right to Liberty and Security
Following the launch of the HELP e-learning course on the Right to Liberty and Security, our project continued capacity building activities with a workshop on the Judicial practice of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) under Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)....
Launch of the HELP Course on the Right to Liberty and Security in Kosovo*
The Right to Liberty and Security, protected under Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), provides essential safeguards against unlawful deprivation of liberty. This is especially relevant in the context of ordering and extending detention on remand in criminal proceedings....
Building a Stronger Jurisconsult at the Constitutional Court of Kosovo*
Our project consistently supports capacity building of the Jurisconsult, legal research unit of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo*, to effectively maintain its knowledge-creating and knowledge-sharing functions. A key added value is the opportunity for beneficiaries to directly learn from the...
Constitutional Court of Kosovo* Forges 2026-2028 Strategic Vision
The Constitutional Court of Kosovo* made another significant step in developing its future course of action. A two-day strategic planning workshop supported by our project fostered productive discussions and exchanges, laying the groundwork for a new strategic vision of the court for upcoming 3...
Fostering Cohesion: Constitutional Court and Commercial Court Engage in Vital Judicial Dialogue
Judicial dialogue is a cornerstone for maintaining a coherent and consistent legal order and ensuring the protection of human rights. To facilitate this crucial process, our project is actively supporting thematic roundtables between the Constitutional Court of Kosovo*[1] and ordinary courts of...
Kosovo* Constitutional Court Delegation Undertake Productive Study Visit to Austrian Superior Courts
A delegation of judges and legal advisors from the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* participated in an insightful and highly productive study visit to Austrian superior courts in Vienna. The initiative facilitated invaluable interactions between the Kosovo legal professionals and their...
Kosovo* lawyers deepen understanding of European Human Rights Standards
The project organised an engaging workshop on European human rights standards with over 50 lawyers from the regional branch of the Bar Association in Ferizaj/Uroševac. The event featured presentation of the Admissibility Guide of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* and training on Effective Legal...
Kosovo* 's Judges and Prosecutors Strengthen Understanding of Effective Legal Remedies
Access to effective remedies is paramount to ensuring that all human rights are effectively protected for all individuals. Article 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) guarantees that everyone whose rights and freedoms as set forth in the ECHR are violated shall have an effective...