justice

In Kosovo, Public Access to Criminal Indictments Varies from Court to Court

In 2022, the law in Kosovo changed to oblige prosecutors to submit redacted indictments to courts for public access, but implementation varies from place to place and some journalists aren’t taking advantage.

Domestic Violence in the Kosovo Police: Victims Suffer While Officials Fail to Act

The Kosovo Police suspended a police officer more than one month after the Basic Court of Prishtina issued a restraining order against him after he was reported for domestic violence by his wife. Prosecution’s investigation continues.

Kosovo Serbs Rally for Release of War Crimes Suspect

Kosovo Serbs in the town of Gracanica staged the latest in a series of protests calling for the release of a local man who was arrested last week for allegedly committing war crimes while he was a prison guard in 1999.

Kosovo Justice Institutions Lack Training to Deal with Far-Right Extremism

Limited capacities of the justice system hinder the proper investigation of crimes motivated by right-wing extremist groups.

Corruption File: How 150,000 Euros was Paid to Sway Court Verdict

After publication of BIRN’s two-year investigation – which shows how 150,000 euros was paid to influence a court case – the Special Prosecutor’s Office has started investigations and the Justice Minister has demanded arrests