Freedom of expression represents one of the most important political rights of the 21st century. It is a fundamental freedom for the development of a democratic society and one of the essential preconditions for its progress and advancement. At a time when the media face threats to their very existence precisely because they express critical…

The Analysis of Inspection Supervision and Control In The Area of Environmental Criminal Law Protection In The Republic of Serbia provides a comprehensive overview of the key role that inspection bodies play as the first mechanism for detecting and documenting violations of regulations related to the protection of nature and human health. Through a detailed…

Analysis Of The Legal Framework and Gaps Affecting the Civil Society Sector in Environmental Proceedings in Serbia provides a detailed overview of the domestic legal framework, as well as the institutional and practical obstacles that hinder CSOs from effectively participating in the legal protection of the environment. Particular attention is given to compliance with the…

The Gap Analysis of the Public Prosecution Service in Serbia provides a comprehensive assessment of the systemic shortcomings that hinder the effective investigation and prosecution of environmental crime. It identifies critical gaps in the institutional framework, legal definitions, human resources, financial capacity, and inter-agency cooperation. Despite an existing legal basis aligned with international standards like…

This analysis examines both the domestic and international legal frameworks, as well as cases of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), within the digital space of Serbia. The focus is on protecting freedom of expression and preventing the abuse of legal mechanisms that seek to suppress public engagement. It particularly looks at SLAPP cases under…

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a vital tool for assessing the actual situation of vulnerable groups in society, including the LGBT+ community. This process, conducted by the UN Human Rights Council, facilitates dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of recommendations between member states to enhance human rights. While UPR recommendations are often general and may…

The publication Freedom of Assembly in Serbia and Digital Technologies: Obstacles and Perspectives focuses on analyzing the existing legal framework governing freedom of assembly, with particular emphasis on the impact of digital technologies on organizing and limiting this freedom. It examines the practical application of the legal framework, identifies obstacles in this area, and explores…

Great technological leaps have made organizing public gatherings much easier while making them more vulnerable to government interference. The developing concept of online or hybrid assemblies – here regrouped under the definition of digitally-mediated assemblies – is now acknowledged by international and regional human rights standards. The importance of social media in organizing gatherings in…

This study, Freedom of expression in the digital space: Assessment of prosecutorial and judicial practice, was developed with the support of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) as part of its project ‘Protection of Freedom of Speech on the Internet’. This project aimed at helping to create an environment conducive to…

The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia allows restrictions on certain human rights (such as freedom of movement) when public health is endangered and the state decides to manage the epidemic through formal restrictions on human rights, with severe and expeditious sanctioning for violating regulations. Human rights restrictions culminated during the state of emergency…