Skopje, 27 February 2023 (MIA) - In order to improve quality of justice, the OSCE Mission to Skopje has signed Monday a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the national Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors (AJPP).

The Memorandum of Understanding has a duration of three years. The OSCE Mission to Skopje will monitor the implementation of the training courses through its trial monitoring programme.

The Mission will provide advanced training for judges and prosecutors with a special focus on strengthening the fight against organized crime, corruption and discrimination, OSCE Mission to Skopje said in a press release.

“Our training is geared towards higher quality indictments as well as an increase of confiscation of assets acquired through criminal activities,” said Kilian Wahl, Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje. “Both are very important for an effective fight against organized crime and corruption as it means criminals will receive higher sentences and will not be able to enjoy their illicit wealth.”

“We are grateful for the support we receive from the OSCE Mission to Skopje,” said Natasha Gaber-Damjanovska, Director of the Academy. “Through our joint efforts, we will invest in the quality of practicing and aspiring legal professionals, which will improve the justice system," reads the press release.

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