Division Human rights and the protection of minorities

Ensure effective mechanisms for implementation of the obligations deriving from international instruments, notably with regard to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture.

Take comprehensive and transparent action in all alleged cases of ill-treatment. Strengthen the internal control services dealing with ill-treatment by law enforcement agents.

Improve prison conditions, in particular as regards vulnerable groups such as juvenile offenders and those in need of psychiatric care; ensure appropriate monitoring of prison conditions for long-term inmates and for organised crime inmates, ensure further training of penitentiary staff and improvement of special needs facilities.

Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation.

Ensure implementation of the law on access to public information. Continue the transformation of Radio and Television of Montenegro into a public service broadcaster and provide appropriate means for it.

Implement the memorandum on cooperation between NGOs and governmental bodies.

Continue implementing the legislation on the restitution of property.

Provide an adequate framework, including at constitutional level, for the protection of the rights of minorities. Implement the strategy and action plan relevant to the integration of Roma people, including refugees.