The unveiling of Montenegro’s Communication Strategy for the Judicial Council and Courts, spanning from 2024 to 2026, alongside the accompanying 2024 Action Plan, marked a pivotal moment as it was presented to a distinguished audience comprising court presidents, press judges, and members of the Judicial Council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crafted within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe Programme known as the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and T\u00fcrkiye,” this strategy sets out a comprehensive roadmap for engaging with the public and media. Its overarching goal is to bolster the accountability of the judicial system and enhance the delivery of justice for all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the presentation, Radoje Kora\u0107, President of the Judicial Council of Montenegro, underscored the indispensable nature of trust in the judiciary within modern democratic societies. He highlighted the pivotal role of the Judicial Council in fostering judicial transparency, emphasizing the collective responsibility of council members and other judicial stakeholders to actively engage in public education and information dissemination. Kora\u0107 affirmed that rebuilding citizens’ trust in judicial institutions hinges upon informed engagement with the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acting President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, Vesna Vu\u010dkovi\u0107, emphasized the imperative of providing the public with accurate and timely information concerning the judiciary’s operations. She stressed the delicate balance between safeguarding citizens’ rights and freedoms while ensuring transparency and accountability in judicial proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n