Publications

Freedom of Assembly and Association in Albania

Manual on the "Freedom of Assembly and Association" in Albania

In this manual the freedom of assembly and association in Albania are presented and outlined.

My Human Rights Passport

An informative leaflet on core children’s rights in Albania

As a reaction to the continuous request of international institutions on the Albanian State Authorities to implement laws in practice in accordance with international obligations regarding children’s rights, the Centre for European Development and Integration CEDI, an Albanian national civil society organization, with the support of KAS RLP SEE presents an informative leaflet on core children’s rights, the way how to denounce abuse and the Albanian institutions responsible with their defence.

Rule of Law Checklist for Montenegro

This is a publication of the key aspects for the implementation of Rule of Law in Montenegro

In order to identify the real state of the Rule of Law and to analyse how the law is in reality obeyed and implemented in Montenegro, the Rule of Law Programme South East Europe of the Konrad- Adenauer-Stiftung and the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights have published this analysis with an innovative approach to the key rule of law indicators.

Rule of Law Checklist for Montenegro

This Publication deals with the Rule of Law Checklist for Montenegro.

Unstable Political Situation in Kosovo

The Kosovo Special Tribunal Confirms the Most Important Charges

On 5 November, Hashim Thaçi, President of the Republic of Kosovo and former political leader of the UÇK (Kosovo Liberation Army), resigned from office as State President following confirmation of his indictment by the Kosovo Special Tribunal in the Hague. During a press conference, Thaçi explained that he would step down as President to safeguard the integrity of Kosovo and would present himself to the Hague. A few hours earlier, Kadri Veseli, Leader of the PDK (Democratic Party of Kosovo, third strongest party in the 2019 elections), former President of the Parliament and Chief of the Kosovo Secret Service during the war, declared that the indictment against him had also been confirmed in the Hague, and that he would voluntarily present himself to the Special Tribunal.

With the smartphone against viruses

Constitutional considerations of corona apps in five regions of the world

With the help of the corona app, Covid-19 infection pathways should become traceable. Most countries around the world have introduced these apps. We are looking at the regions South-East Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. How is the legal framework on site? What about the practical implementation? What problems have arisen?

Camelia Bogdan v. Romania: a case of arbitrary suspension of a judge

European Court of Human Rights: Romanian judge Camelia Bogdan, who was suspended from the judicial service in her home country, had no legal remedy

The case "Camelia Bogdan v. Romania", involving a Romanian judge, represents a further stage in the litigations of representatives of the Romanian judiciary before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The case is to be viewed in the context of the disputes between the Romanian judiciary and the Social Democrat-led coalition in power until 2019. Camelia Bogdan (the applicant) was temporarily suspended from her office for questionable reasons without being able to effectively challenge the relevant decision. This is illegal according to a decision of the ECtHR of October 2020. Her right to a fair trial (Article 6 (1) ECHR) was infringed.

Coding a State for the 21st Century

A [very] brief manual by Dr. Mahir Muharemovic

We today perceive the state as given. We live under its rules and assume that it will protect and help us in need. But do we realy understand its code, its essence and functions? A brief but thorough attempt by our colleague, Dr. Mahir Muharemovic, to explain in an easy-to-understand style the complexity of a modern state.

Controversial NGO law passed in the Republic of Moldova

Support of political parties is crucial

On June 11, 2020, the Moldovan parliament passed the new “Law on Non-Governmental Organizations” (NGO law). It quickly became a bone of contention within the government led by the Socialist Party (PSRM). A reform of this law was mentioned as a prerequisite for further macro-financial assistance by the EU. The main innovations concern rules for the support of political parties provided by NGOs. Close to a month after its adoption, the official legal text is still not available, however key elements are known and are briefly presented below.

The case of KÖVESI v. ROMANIA

The European Court of Human Rights rules: Kövesi's dismissal as head of the Romanian anti-corruption agency was illegal

The current head of the newly created European Public Prosecutor's Office, Laura Codruța Kövesi, comes from Romania. There, she served as Attorney General for six years and heades the Romanian Anti-Corruption Agency (DNA) from 2013, until she was released in July 2018 in a controversial case and after a decision by the Romanian Constitutional Court. Kövesi appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg against this dismissal. On May 5, 2020, the ECtHR ruled that her release has run against the standards of the European “Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms” (ECHR). In this (particularly in Romania) highly anticipated decision, the Court found that the Romanian state's dismissal of Ms Kövesi had violated her rights to freedom of expression and fair trial as laid down in Article 10 and Article 6 ECHR.