Brčko Deputy Alija Denjagić Accused
The Brčko Prosecutor’s Office filed an indictment against MP Alija Denjagić and president of the local citizens’ association Enida Osmanović-Stevanović. They were accused of abusing their positions to obtain material benefits for themselves and others through the Brčko grants.
Republika Srpska Taking First Step Toward Criminalizing Insult and Defamation
The National Assembly of the Republika Srpska voted on the Draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code to make insult and defamation a criminal offense punishable by fines of up to BAM 120,000.
CIN Wins its 16th Verdict Against Institutions
The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina found that the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina did not follow due process, and ordered them to reconsider the CIN’s request for access to information.
“Post-term severance” for businessmen in politics
“Post-term severance” granted to 68 Entity officials at the end of their term of office. Unless they in the meantime find new jobs or retire, they will receive at least BAM 1,6 million from the budget. Politicians who are successfully engaged in private business are also entitled to this perk.
Gordana Tadić Disciplined For Her Facebook Status
The HJPC disciplined the BiH prosecutor Gordana Tadić with a 30 percent salary cut for one year due to inappropriate status on the social network.
The RS Pedophile Register To Be Updated After CIN Story
The RS Register of Pedophiles will also include persons who are convicted in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina or other states but reside in this Entity. This change was prompted by CIN’s investigation about teachers who are convicted molesters but continued to work in education.
Targets Have Been Painted! Reporters Terrified For A Reason
Reporters who publicly criticized the proposal of the RS authorities to criminalize defamation became the target of insults and attacks.
Disciplinary Proceedings Against Zoran Čegar In The Shadow of Criminal Investigations
Due to the criminal proceedings being conducted in BiH and Croatia against police chief Zoran Čegar for threats to reporters, the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the FUP for the same matter has been suspended.
Three Persons Convicted And Five Acquitted In The Courier Case
A retired lawyer, a former court clerk, and a real estate broker were sentenced in Sarajevo to a total of seven years and three months in prison for forging documents. The other five defendants were acquitted.