Publications

This publication provides an explanation of the underlying reasons for the circulation of counterfeit pesticides and illegal trafficking of pesticides as well as the regional trends in this context. The counteraction methodology for this type of crime is based on an approach comprising prevention, preparation and response to already committed crime. This approach is meant to enable decision-makers and implementers to address the issue in a more effective and comprehensive manner.

The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2015 is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States and to promote constructive discussion of this issue. It covers the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

The report commissioned by the OSCE Office in Yerevan was conducted by the Armenian National Students' Association (ANSA). It provides comprehensive statistical data regarding the perception of students of the current reforms in the country as well as a number of recommendations on how to tackle the challenges that still exist.

The Newsletter covers the activities of the OSCE Office in Yerevan for the period of 1 January until 1 July 2015

The collection of papers, edited by the Mission to Serbia, is covering topics such as the main hearing, presentation of evidence during the main hearing, cross examination and presentation of evidence, as well as the role of the main hearing in conducting a trial within reasonable time. The authors are judicial experts from throughout the region. The publication, printed in 2015, aims at focusing the attention on different comparative law solutions and experiences in conducting the criminal proceedings in adversarial systems. This is the fourth publication edited by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, on criminal procedure reform in the region. Not available in English.

An analysis of criminal proceedings before the courts of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska and Brčko District BiH between 2004 and 2014

The OSCE Border Management Staff College works to enhance the knowledge of senior border security and management officials while promoting greater co-operation and exchange of information among them.