Training Program in Non-Judicial Institutions - Visit of Newly Appointed Judges to the Ombudsperson’s Institution

On November 22, 2024, the Academy of Justice, in the context of implementing the visits within the Initial Program for judges of the XI generation, has carried out a visit to the “Institution of the Ombudsman”.

In his opening speech, the Ombudsman Mr. Naim Qelaj initially welcomed the newly appointed judges, considering the purpose of this visit appropriate and at the same time highly appreciated the cooperation with the Academy of Justice, to then continue the discussion regarding the mandate, role and competencies of this institution in ensuring and mutual cooperation in the field of justice. In addition to Ombudsman Mr. Qelaj, as part of the discussion panel were also Basri Kastrati, Deputy Ombudsman, Suzana Gashi, Director of the Legal Affairs Department, and Ms. Shqipe Ibraj- Mala, Director of the Department for the Receiving and Review of Complaints.

This program aims to provide newly appointed judges with knowledge regarding the procedures for investigating complaints on citizens' allegations of human rights violations, up to the preparation of recommendations for such cases, the work of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the reception and review of complaints in and the relationship between the Ombudsman and the judiciary, and the procedures for receiving complaints and reviewing them whether the complaints, requests or notifications received are within the competences and responsibilities of this Institution.

The beneficiaries of the training are the newly appointed Judges of the XI generation.