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Adequate protection of personal data or shortcomings undermining the transparency of the judiciary: What does the data analysed by the LRCM show?

The obligation to conceal, ex officio, personal data or the partial anonymisation of such data are among the most frequent non-compliances found in court decisions. The Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM) has analysed the extent to which the provisions of the Regulation of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) on the publication of court […]

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“Applied Democracy” programme supports young people transform their ideas into tangible projects, advancing democratic values

Four projects proposed by teams formed during the “Applied Democracy” programme, organised by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM) this summer, have been selected for funding. The project leaders received their grant certificates recently from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Moldova and are determined to bring change […]

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Added value for democracy and citizens: LRCM analysed the extent to which the electoral programs of presidential candidates endorse respect for human rights and rule of law strengthening

The Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM) analysed the electoral programs of the presidential candidates to observe and assess whether human rights and the rule of law are a priority for them. The promises made to citizens in these areas were analysed from the perspective of clarity, compatibility with international standards and state policies, as […]

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Legal information explained to journalists: LRCM enables media representatives navigate complicated rule of law matters

A group of journalists from several media outlets from across the country recently participated in a training session organised by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM), aimed at explaining topics related to justice reform and human rights. The workshop was a follow-up to a similar training held in May 2024, and provided a new […]

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6 years since the expulsion of Turkish teachers: How is the case progressing after Moldova’s sentencing at the ECtHR?

Today marks 6 years since the illegal detainment and expulsion of 7 Turkish teachers. They were expelled from the Republic of Moldova in September 2018 and subsequently convicted in Turkey, receiving sentences ranging from 7 to 12 years in prison. Some of these teachers are currently under appeal in Turkish courts and others have already […]

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Justice reforms and combating corruption in public and professional debate! On September 10 and 11, the Justice and Anticorruption Reforms Forum will take place in Chișinău

The Legal Resources Centre from Moldova organises the sixth edition of the Justice and Anticorruption Reforms Forum on September 10 and 11, 2024, in Chișinău. For a span of two days, hundreds of justice professionals, civil society experts, policy makers, and development partners of the Republic of Moldova will be focused on reforms concerning the […]

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(photo) “Applied Democracy” Summer School at its 7th edition: Experiences that empower young people and help disseminate democratic values in society

For five days, 16 young men and women from different regions of the country participated in the Summer School programme “Applied Democracy”, the 2024 edition. For the seventh time, the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM) offered students and recent graduates a unique and interactive experience to explore more broadly topics related to democracy and […]

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LRCM research: How are cases against journalists judged?

Politicians and state officials are the most frequent initiators of lawsuits against journalists. These cases are dealt with three times slower than all civil cases as a whole. These are some of the findings of a study conducted by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM), which analysed irrevocable court rulings over the past five […]

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Justice professionals better equipped to apply recent changes in criminal procedure

More than 180 judges, prosecutors, lawyers and prosecution officers from all over the country participated in the second round of trainings dedicated to the recent amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code. The Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM) together with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), with the financial support of the Soros Foundation Moldova, […]

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The environment for Human Rights Defenders improved with EU assistance

Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in the Republic of Moldova have become more resilient thanks to a project funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM), in partnership with the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and EcoContact Association. The results of the project were presented during a project-closing […]

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