OSCE ambassador meets judges and prosecutors: All actors should take part for a fairer system

The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, held a meeting with representatives of the Union of Judges, the National Association of Judges and the Association of Prosecutors of Albania.

The meeting focused on current developments in the justice system and the impact they may have on the functioning of justice institutions, individuals’ rights and respect for fair-trial standards.

During the discussion, emphasis was also placed on the importance of involving all parties in issues related to the justice system. According to the OSCE Presence, justice institutions, as well as other actors in the system, should be meaningfully included in this process.

“The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with representatives of the Union of Judges, the National Association of Judges and the Association of Prosecutors of Albania to discuss current developments related to the justice system and the impact they may have on its functioning, on individual rights and on fair-trial standards.

During the discussion, the importance of the meaningful involvement of all parties was also emphasized, including justice institutions and other actors in the system, in issues that may affect the functioning of the justice system, the rule of law as a whole and public trust,” the announcement states.

The discussions also focused on the impact that developments in justice may have on the rule of law and public trust in institutions.