
In the context of the Program of Continuous Formation, the School of Magistrates, organized on 23 February, 2024 the training activity on topic:
“Investigation and trial of sexual crimes, in approaching with standards of judgment by the ECtHR and decisions of the Committee of CEDAW, (Articles 100-108/a of the Criminal Code).”
The panel in this training activity is composed of:
Tereza Merka, expert;
Marjeta Zaimi, expert;
Denisa Asko, facilitator.
The main purpose of this training activity is as follows:
- To analyze the investigation and the trial of sexual crimes, in approaching with standards of judgment by the ECtHR and decisions of the Committee of CEDAW, (Articles 100 - 108/a of the Criminal Code.)
In this activity were elaborated various topics such as:
- Concepts and definitions regarding sexual crimes;
- Specifics of sexual crimes with the minor as victim;
- Distinctive components in the trial of sexual crimes with the adult & the minor as victim;
- Specific rules of the interrogation of the minor that is victim and/or witness of sexual exploitation or of sexual violence;
- The treatment of the child that is victim of sexual abuse in the criminal process, preparation of the child for the interview and phases of the interview of a child that is victim in the criminal process;
- The directives of the Council of Europe on child - friendly justice;
- ECtHR jurisprudence regarding the protection of child sexual integrity and the guaranteeing of their rights in the criminal process;
- The National Register of convicts of sexual crimes as a legal instrument that helps in the prevention of sexual abuse/violence versus children and adults;
- Exploitation and sexual violence on adult/child victims threatening them with the publication of intimate photos/videos, proofs used in investigation/trial, case law from judicial practice.



