January 2025

27/01/2025

THE SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT MUST URGENTLY EXPLAIN THE REASONS FOR ANNULMENT OF THE PUBLIC CALL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA SERVICES

Non-governmental organizations – Media Center, Center for Investigative Journalism (CIN-CG), Human Rights Action (HRA), Montenegro Media Institute (IMCG) and Centre for Civic Education (CGO) – have […]

27/01/2025

INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: 80 YEARS SINCE THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ – A REMINDER TO PRESERVE THE CIVIL CHARACTER OF MONTENEGRO

The Holocaust did not begin with gas chambers but with hate speech—propaganda that promoted the superiority of one race. We urge the politicians in power, who […]

25/01/2025

HRA and WRC: Investigate police conduct and determine responsibility for the tragedy in Cetinje

Human Rights Action (HRA) and the Women’s Rights Center filed a complaint with the Council for Civilian Oversight of Police Work regarding the police conduct during […]

15/01/2025

Protest Against Inadequate Regulation of Civilian War Victim Rights

Human Rights Action (HRA) and the Association “Štrpci – Against Oblivion” have expressed their protest to Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and Minister Damir Gutić regarding the […]

13/01/2025

Number 3: Judicial Monitor – Monitoring and Reporting on Judicial Reforms

DOWNLOAD HRA NEWSLETTER NO.3 – Judicial Monitor – Monitoring and Reporting on Judicial Reforms HRA NEWSLETTER 3

12/01/2025

N3.BN – BRIEF NEWS

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – BRIEF NEWS PRESIDENT OF THE HIGH MISDEMEANOUR COURT HAS BEEN ELECTED, NEW COMPETITIONS TO FOLLOW At its session held on 13 December, […]

12/01/2025

N3.T13 – CONFRONTATION OF JUDGES IN HIGH COURT IN PODGORICA OVER DISPUTED VERDICT

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – TOPIC 13 The trial of Dragan Mrdak, a judge at the High Court in Bijelo Polje, resumed in the High Court in […]

12/01/2025

N3.T12 – PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE REGARDING EXTENSION OF DETENTION WITHDRAWN

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – TOPIC 12 The proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, which included a provision to extend the detention of suspects from three […]

12/01/2025

N3.T11 – BASIC COURT IN BAR JUDGES BURDENED WITH AN AVERAGE OF 941 CASES

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – TOPIC 11 The Basic Court in Bar is facing significant challenges with only seven judges currently serving, despite a systemization plan that […]

12/01/2025

N1.T10 – SPECIAL STATE PROSECUTOR FACES SEVEN-MONTH SENTENCE FOR ABUSE OF OFFICE IN LATEST CONVICTION

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – TOPIC 10 In repeated proceedings before the High Court in Podgorica, suspended Special State Prosecutor Lidija Mitrović has been sentenced to seven […]

12/01/2025

N3.T9 – WARNINGS FROM STRASBOURG COURT CONCERNING LACK OF PROMPTNESS

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – TOPIC 9 The persistent lack of promptness within the Montenegrin judiciary is leading to significant repercussions. According to decisions issued by the […]

12/01/2025

N3.T8 – DIZDAREVIĆ ONLY CANDIDATE FOR JUDICIAL COUNCIL; PROSECUTORIAL COUNCIL COMPLETION STILL PENDING

HRA NEWSLETTER 3 – TOPIC 8 During a session on December 5, the Committee for Political System, Judiciary and Administration of the National Assembly of Montenegro […]