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Finalisation of piloting curricula judicial civil servants

Finalisation of piloting curricula judicial civil servants

On 12 November 2021 the cycle of pilot training for judicial civil servants was concluded with a ceremony for awarding training certificates to the trainees. The pilot training sessions were carried out in the period between 28 September to 12 November 2021 and covered modules such as: introduction to court administration, ethics, human resources, caseflow, finance and budget, public relations and legal writing and reasoning. The curricula were elaborated by HJC - assisted by EURALIUS and EWMI –INL  - with a view of strengthening the capacities and professionalism of the judicial administration.   In total 64 judicial civil servants with different profiles participated actively in the training.

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Increase of efficiency in first instance and appeal courts

Increase of efficiency in first instance and appeal courts

With a view of increasing the efficiency in first instance and appeal courts, EURALIUS in collaboration with the HJC organized on 18 and 20 October 2021 two brainstorming rounds with respectively judges of these court levels on the topic of enhancing efficiency of justice in the courts of Albania. More concretely, these events provided an excellent discussion forum on exploring possible steps/measures of organisational, legislative, and working method related nature, which may unburden the workload of judges.

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Workshop on the Code of Ethics of Prosecutors

Workshop on the Code of Ethics of Prosecutors

EURALIUS was invited to participate and moderate the second part of the workshop organized by OPDAT for the High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) to discuss the draft Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of Prosecutors. The Workshop took place on 14 October 2021 and provided a platform to discuss in detail the content and regulations of the draft Code. The workshop is an important step towards the finalization and approval of the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of Prosecutors by the HPC.

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Round Table for the coordination of justice governance institutions and vetting bodies

Round Table for the coordination of justice governance institutions and vetting bodies

On 12 October 2021 EURALIUS facilitated the second Round Table for representatives of the High Judicial Council (HJC), the High Prosecutorial Council (HPC), the High Justice Inspector (HJI) and the Independent Qualification Commission (IQC. ). The Round Table aimed at providing a platform of communication and coordination between the justice governance institutions and the vetting bodies, on issues of common concern. During fruitful discussions agreements were reached for coordination mechanisms.  The Round Table was attended also by representatives of the International Monitoring Operation (IMO) and OPDAT.  

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Ceremony for award of training certificates

Ceremony for award of training certificates

On 11 October at the premises of the Ministry of Justice was held a reception and ceremony for the awarding of the Training Certificates to the participants by the Minister of Justice and the Team Leader of EURALIUS. The ceremony was the culmination of the cycle of specialisation trainings for the staff of the Codification Directorate at the MoJ.

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Piloting of judicial civil servant curricula

Piloting of judicial civil servant curricula

With a view of increasing the quality of justice services, justice reform laws have introduced the requirement to establish initial and continuous training schemes for judicial civil servants. The HJC - assisted by EURALIUS and EWMI –INL -has elaborated respective curricula for the judicial civil servants, with a view of strengthening the capacities and professionalism of the judicial administration.  
On 28 September 2021 the first pilot training was held as a result of this close and fruitful collaboration: The focus of this training were general court matters and principles of court administration. In total 26 judicial civil servants participated actively in the training. Further modules will be piloted several training sessions (to be held in October-November 2021) with juridical civil servants of courts of all jurisdictions and levels.

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Notary inspection manual handover ceremony

Notary inspection manual handover ceremony

On 24 September, at the premises of the National Chamber of Notaries and the National Training Centre for Notaries was held a reception for the formal handover of the Manual for the Inspection of the Notarial Activity. During the event the representatives of the Chamber and EURALIUS expressed the pleasure that the strong and close cooperation resulted in the adoption of the new Law on Notaries, the completion of the entire sublegal framework and the preparation and compilation of the inspection manual. The Chamber believes that the European standards and best practices implemented into the legal framework are having a highly positive impact in strengthening the notarial profession and in delivering better service to the public at large.

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Certificates Awarding

Certificates Awarding

On 15 July 2021 EURALIUS organized a certificate awarding event for the HJI staff who have contributed in several joint activities during 2021. The Team Leader of EURALIUS Dr. Agnes Bernhard highlighted the fruitful cooperation between EURALIUS and the HJI and awarded those staff member who had engaged as trainers in EURALIUS training activities respectively have contributed as co-authors to the Manual on Disciplinary Investigation recognition certificates.

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Coordination Round Table of HJI, HJC, HPC on the Standards of Disciplinary Proceedings

Coordination Round Table of HJI, HJC, HPC on the Standards of Disciplinary Proceedings

On 7 July 2021, EURALIUS organized and moderated a Round Table for the High Justice Inspector, High Judicial Council and High Prosecutorial Council. The objective of the Round Table was to provide a platform to the institutions competent for the disciplinary liability of magistrates to discuss issues of common concern, establish a common understanding on the uniform interpretation of the law and ensure uniform standards. This event also aimed to kick off the establishment of institutionalized cooperation mechanism, facilitate fruitful discussions and raise awareness of common challenges, questions and concerns.

The participants urged EURALIUS to follow up this good initiative and identified further topics to be discussed in upcoming events, which are envisaged for September.

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INTERNAL REGULATION OF HJI

INTERNAL REGULATION OF HJI

EURALIUS attended and contributed to the Workshop organized by the HJI with all staff members for discussing the Draft internal regulation of the High Justice Inspector. Thus every staff member and all organisational units had the possibility to contribute to the regulatory framework.

The workshop was concluded with an agreement on the issues that shall still be addressed in order to finalize this fundamental act of the institution. OPDAT also attended the Workshop.

EURALIUS congratulates the HJI for the participatory approach, the high quality of the product and is confident that this will boost the well-functioning of the institution.

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Specialization trainings for the staff of the Codification Directorate continue

Specialization trainings for the staff of the Codification Directorate continue

EURALIUS continued the collaboration with the Directorate General of Codification and Harmonisation of Legislation to deliver a series of specialisation trainings for the staff of the Directorate, focusing on hands-on presentation and discussion of topics of interest for the process of drafting and approximation of legislation.

Continuing from the previous topics, EURALIUS organized the training on Interpretation of national law on 2 June 2021, which introduced the participants with the formal rules for the interpretation of legislation and the specifics in legislative technique and interpretation in fiscal and budgetary legislation, followed on practical exercises of implementing the different methods.

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Workshop on Code of Ethics of Prosecutors

Workshop on Code of Ethics of Prosecutors

On 25 June 2021 EURALIUS participated in a workshop organized by OPDAT and the High Prosecutorial Council on the Code of Ethics of Prosecutors. The Code of Ethics is an important instrument to uphold the ethical and professional standards as emanating from the justice reform laws. The participants discussed intensively several aspects of the draft Code of Ethics and agreed on the necessary steps needed to finalize and approve this fundamental act.

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Increase of efficiency in first instance courts

Increase of efficiency in first instance courts

EURALIUS continues to assist the High Judicial Council (HJC) to the increase of efficiency in first instance courts. To this end, EURALIUS in cooperation with Tirana District Court (Civil Chamber) is piloting activities regarding execution orders and the standardization of judicial administration activities in the preliminary phase. 

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WORKSHOP on the Performance Evaluation of Prosecutors

WORKSHOP on the Performance Evaluation of Prosecutors

On 10 and 11 June 2021, EURALIUS facilitated a two-days ‘Workshop on the Performance Evaluation of Prosecutor for the High Prosecutorial Council. The main object of the Workshop was the finalization of the Regulation on the Performance Evaluation of Prosecutors.

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Specialization trainings for the staff of the Codification Directorate

Specialization trainings for the staff of the Codification Directorate

EURALIUS in collaboration with the Directorate General of Codification and Harmonisation of Legislation is delivering a series of specialisation trainings for the staff of the Directorate, which focus on the following topics:

  • Constitutionality Checking – Constitutional Court Case Law
  • Legislative Technique
  • Interpretation of national law, with focus on fiscal law
  • Interpretation of EU law
  • Sublegal and other Administrative Acts
  • Constitutionality Checking – Fundamental Rights
  • Compliance of National Law with International Agreements
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Manual on Disciplinary Investigations against Judges and Prosecutors

Manual on Disciplinary Investigations against Judges and Prosecutors

EURALIUS in cooperation with the High Justice Inspector (HJI), elaborated and published a Manual on Disciplinary Investigations against Judges and Prosecutors. It is a joint product of EURALIUS and of the HJI, a long attended and advantageous tool.

The Manual is a comprehensive instrument designed to facilitate the challenging work of the HJI during disciplinary investigation of alleged misconducts of judges, prosecutors and members of the Councils.

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Training on Thematic and Institutional Inspections of the High Justice Inspector

Training on Thematic and Institutional Inspections of the High Justice Inspector

EURALIUS and the High Justice Inspector (HJI) organized a two day capacity and team building retreat on 20 and 21 May 2021 in Korca. Representatives of OPDAT also participated.
The scope of the training was the elaboration of a Methodology for Thematic and Institutional Inspections. The training included presentations and discussions on:  

  •     Legal Framework for thematic and institutional inspections of Courts and Prosecution Offices
  •     Lessons learned from inspections of predecessor inspection services in Albania  
  •     Best practices and international standards on thematic and institutional inspections
  •     Proposals for the scope of concrete thematic and institutional inspections 
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SPAK COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE – Remote Hearing Equipment

SPAK COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE – Remote Hearing Equipment

EURALIUS, an EU funded project has completed the setup of the required equipment for remote hearings for SPAK Court of First Instance. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members of the press as well as general public are not able to participate in court hearings. As such SPAK Court of First instance is currently facing issues in handling a significant number of enquires received from members of the press.
A respective Normative Act provides the necessary legal foundation for remote hearings.

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The next set of trainings on disciplinary investigations with the Office of the High Justice Inspector

The next set of trainings on disciplinary investigations with the Office of the High Justice Inspector

On 15 and 16 April 2021 EURALIUS, in cooperation with the Office of the High Justice Inspector (HJI), organized further training sessions for inspectors, legal advisers and legal assistants.   

These activities aimed at establishing common standards in the preparatory phase of the disciplinary investigation and after opening the investigation. The training was the opportunity to exchange views regarding the interpretation and implementation of the legal provisions and to agree on the joint approaches and on lines of action.  

Based on the findings and conclusions of both training sessions the HJI will formalize the agreed standards which shall be followed by all members of the HJI staff.

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Training on sequestration and confiscation of assets under the Anti-Mafia Law

Training on sequestration and confiscation of assets under the Anti-Mafia Law

On 12-13 April 2021 EURALIUS in cooperation with the School of Magistrates, Italian Project CSM/AICS and PAMECA V organized two days online training on sequestration and confiscation of assets under the Anti-Mafia Law. At the training were held presentations on the international practices and on the Albanian case law such as: International Conventions on sequestration and confiscation of assets of anti-corruption and other criminal offenses; Operational models and Investigative strategies concerning asset investigations and non-conviction-based confiscation: Practical Case studies according to the Italian Experience and Sequestration and confiscation of assets under the Albanian Anti-Mafia Law and problems of the case law. This training served to share national and international experience on sequestration and confiscation of assets and discussed measures as a tool to combat organized crime. Training was attended by circa 30 magistrates who participated lively in the discussions and showed high interest for the topic.

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Training on terrorism, criminal offences in the field of terrorism and connections with organized crime

Training on terrorism, criminal offences in the field of terrorism and connections with organized crime

On 11 March 2021 EURALIUS in cooperation with the School of Magistrates, the PAMECA V Project and the Italian Project CSM/AICS organized one day online training on Terrorism Criminal offenses in the field of terrorism and connection with organized crime. At this training the Judge at the International Criminal Court delivered a presentation on International Terrorism in practice: Criminological patterns and legal models. While, Expert from the Italian State Police, introduced Italian approach and experience in the link between terrorism and organised crime. Classification of terrorist groups, their profiles and criminal background, features of terrorist groups in Italy, and their evolution were some of the issues introduced to the target group. He also described the responsible law enforcement institutions and dedicated structures involved in the fight against terrorism in Italy. The training was attended by about 20 judges and prosecutors of general jurisdiction and Special Prosecution and Court against Corruption and Organised Crime, who were involved in lively and professional discussions.

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Training on Proactive investigation in the fight against corruption, financial crime and public procurement

Training on Proactive investigation in the fight against corruption, financial crime and public procurement

On 23-24 March 2021 EURALIUS in cooperation with the SoM, Italian Project CSM/AICS and PAMECA V organized two days online training on Proactive investigation in the fight against corruption, financial crime, and public procurement. At the training EURALIUS STE Expert, presented a concrete case of high-level corruption, ‘Fimi Media case’. The presentation focused on manners of proactively starting the investigation of a high-level corruption case and the investigation of misuse of public procurement in financial crime. While, the PAMECA V Expert, presented an overview of new investigation tools against offences related to public administration, proactive investigations techniques, role and duties of undercover agents, and Italian whistleblowing system compared to Albanian system. This training served to share national and international experience in conducting efficient and independent investigations by applying various new investigation techniques and concrete tools and methodologies to improve international cooperation and institutional coordination among law enforcement agencies. Training was attended by 25 magistrates who participated lively in the discussions and showed high interest especially for investigation techniques and methodologies used in EU countries and were eager to be acquainted with the jurisprudence of the ECHR on special investigation techniques introduced by Experts.

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Four judges promoted to the High Court

Four judges promoted to the High Court

On 24 March, an inauguration ceremony was held in the premises of the High Court in honour of the four newly appointed members of the courts, Judges Sokol Binaj, Albana Boksi, Sander Simoni and Klodian Kurushi.
EURALIUS representatives were invited in this event and expressed the willingness of the project to continue supporting the efficient organisation and performance of the High Court.
EURALIUS has been supporting the High Court and the other beneficiaries in the elaboration of the recently adopted amendments to the Procedural Codes as well as Status Law and Judicial Power Law with the aim of harmonising and simplifying the procedures of adjudication at the High Court, in view of ensuring an expedient delivery of justice, while safeguarding a robust and transparent process.

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Legal Aid Manual

Legal Aid Manual

EURALIUS in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Free Legal Aid Directorate have elaborated a Legal Aid Manual, which aims at supporting practitioners in the application of the legislative framework governing legal aid.
The Manual outlines all the procedural steps required to be undertaken in court proceedings in relation to legal aid. In addition, the manual addresses common questions of application as well as questions relating to the appointment of advocates once secondary legal aid was granted.

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