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CYBERKOP Action and CyberSEE Project Strengthening the capacities of magistrates to address cybercrime and electronic evidence remains a key priority

A group of 29 judicial magistrates from across Kosovo* gathered in Istog on 9-10 June 2026 for the second edition of the Introductory Training Course on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, organised under the CYBERKOP Action of the Octopus Project and CyberSEE Project in cooperation with the Academy of Justice of Kosovo. Following the positive feedback and strong interest generated by the first edition, the course was offered a second time to further expand the capacity of justice professionals in addressing cybercrime and handling electronic evidence.

Enver Fejzullahu, Director of the Academy of Justice and Nichola Howson from the Council of Europe Office in Pristina, addressed the participants at the opening of the event, highlighting the importance of sustained capacity building to keep pace with evolving cybercrime challenges.

Over the course of two days, participants enhanced their ability to address cybercrime and electronic evidence through a combination of legal, technical and practical perspectives. Through sessions covering the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention). and its Second Additional Protocol, Electronic Evidence Guide, domestic legal frameworks, and interagency cooperation, they left with tools and legal perspectives they can apply directly in criminal proceedings and their daily work. Furthermore, the activity included an operational component comprising discussions of practical case studies, including the interactive “bring your case” exercise. Participants were invited to present cases from their own professional practice, which were then discussed with the group and Council of Europe consultants. This provided an opportunity to receive tailored advice and recommendations, while enabling participants to examine legal and operational challenges encountered in practice, exchange experiences, and explore approaches to addressing complex cybercrime cases. Building on the success of the first edition, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) has taken another step towards strengthening Kosovo’s judicial response to cybercrime, by continuing to support justice professionals in enhancing their knowledge, skills and cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence.  

 

*All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions, or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations’ Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.

 

Istog/Istok 09-10 June 2026
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The Council of Europe Office in Pristina began its cooperation activities in the areas of human rights, rule of law and democracy in 1999. Since then  the Office has continuously facilitated the delivery of significant programmes of support towards the realisation of Council of Europe standards in practice for all people, assisting key institutions in the process of their democratic reforms.

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