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  • Adjudication of petitions for protection orders in domestic violence cases in Kosovo
    This report assesses that despite the enactment of a new normative framework, systemic shortcomings in the implementation of the legislation by the courts are impeding the access of victims of domestic violence to an effective court remedy.
    Report
    6 March 2012
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  • Execution of Judgments
    This report highlights problems with execution of judgements in criminal and civil justice sector. The report elaborates on the causes that hinder the execution of civil and criminal judgements such as lengthy delays and procedural deficiencies.
    Report
    17 January 2012
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  • Defining and Prosecuting the Crime of Human Trafficking
    This report examines the misapplication of the law, and concludes that the failure of legal practitioners to apply the legal offence of trafficking correctly hinders the ability of the Kosovo courts to respond the crime of human trafficking.
    Study / report
    11 October 2011
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  • Evidentiary Procedure in Civil Cases in Kosovo
    This report highlights shortcomings in the conduct of evidentiary procedure in civil cases, particularly in the areas of witness testimony, documentary and expert evidence, and indentifies a gap between the legal framework and its implementation.
    Report
    3 October 2011
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  • Mitrovicë/Mitrovica Justice System: Status update and continuing human rights concerns
    This report presents status update on the current functioning of the judiciary in the Mitrovicë/Mitrovica region, reiterates concerns over continuing human rights violations and the difficult working conditions in some judicial offices. Publication date: 27 January 2011.
    Report
    10 February 2011
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  • Use of Interim Measures in Civil Proceedings in Kosovo
    The report highlights shortcomings in adjudicating applications for interim measures in the courts in Kosovo. The report concludes that despite clear legal requirements, courts often fail to consider these applications promptly or with due diligence.
    Report
    11 January 2011
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  • Confirmation of Indictment Concerns
    This report discusses the failure of prosecutors to disclose material to defendants or their counsel, lack of public notice for these hearings, and insufficient reasoning in confirmation of indictment rulings.
    Report
    25 November 2010
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  • Issues concerning the role of professional associates and the initiation of proceedings in inheritance cases
    This report finds that, due to procedural deficiencies, Kosovo courts are failing to adjudicate inheritance proceedings in accordance with domestic law, thereby violating rights guaranteed under international and regional human rights instruments.
    Study / report
    23 November 2010
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