Training program in non-judicial institutions, visit of newly appointed judges to the "Constitutional Court"

On January 21, 2022, in the framework of practical training with non-judicial institutions for newly appointed judges, the Academy of Justice payed a visit to the "Constitutional Court".

In his opening speech, Judge Mr. Nexhmi Rexhepi first welcomed the newly appointed judges, considering the purpose of this visit very appropriate and at the same time highly appreciated the cooperation with the Academy of Justice. Mr. Rexhepi continued the discussion regarding the role, the mandate and challenges of this institution to ensure mutual cooperation in the field of justice.

This program aims to provide newly appointed judges with knowledge about the role of the Constitutional Court as well as the jurisdiction of this court and the authorized parties. Incidental control, the principle of subsidiarity and the constitutional requirements for standards of interpretation of fundamental constitutional rights and freedoms were also addressed.

The judges were also informed about the cooperation of the Constitutional Court with international mechanisms.

Beneficiaries of the training are newly appointed judges (generation VIII) where two of them are from the Serb community.