The aim of this Guide is to familiarize micro, small, and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) with court processes and address common questions they may have before approaching the court for misdemeanors and economic offenses. It provides a realistic and comprehensive understanding of legal procedures before entering the court system. The content and topics of the Guide were developed through consultations with representatives of the business and legal communities, reflecting the needs of the target audience. While the Guide doesn’t cover all topics that might be of interest to some SMEs, it offers basic information on proceedings before misdemeanor and commercial courts in Serbia, including court costs, key guidelines, and relevant templates.

Selective Repression and the Demonstration of Power
What was once justified as the “defence of the constitutional order” is today increasingly framed through relativisation, media spin and

