The Mitrovicë/Mitrovica Justice System Status Before and After the Mass Resignation of Kosovo Serb Judges, Prosecutors, and Administrative Staff

Excerpt:  “The report’s analysis covers three main areas. First, it provides a brief overview of the judiciary and prosecution integration process in the Mitrovicë/Mitrovica region concluded in October 2017 and the context of the mass resignation in November 2022. Second, it compares the functioning of the Mitrovicë/Mitrovica justice system before and after the mass resignation; this is based on the statistical data and factual observations obtained for the report. Third, it examines the potential impacts of mass resignation and the continuing extraordinary situation on the right to access justice, the right to a trial within a reasonable time, and other observed human rights concerns. Finally, the report presents a set of conclusions regarding the identified impacts.”