Rule of law
The goal of the program is to strengthen the integrity and good governance in the sector of defense and security. Special attention is devoted to democratic and civilian control – parliamentary oversight, internal control, civil and judicial oversight as well as to the control performed by independent instituions in this sector.
A Look Back at the First Year of the Anti-Corruption Strategy
03. 07. 2025.
The workshop organised by UNODC on the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy was an opportunity to share our assessment of the implementation of this document, as well as our efforts through participation in the National Anti-Corruption Council. The workshop, held on July 1 in Podgorica, brought together representatives of institutions, civil society, and international organizations…
Proposed Amendments to the Law on Public Assemblies Represent a Serious Violation of Human Rights and a Bypass of Democratic Procedures
02. 07. 2025.
The non-governmental organizations Action for Human Rights, Center for Women’s Rights, and Institute Alternative express their strong protest regarding the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Public Assemblies and Public Events, submitted to the Parliament of Montenegro on June 23, 2025, by a group of MPs from the ruling parliamentary majority. The proposed amendments introduce an absolute ban on peaceful…
Ministry of Interior Silent for Two Months on Commissions for Screening Future Police Officers
30. 06. 2025.
For two months now, the Ministry of Interior has failed to provide information on the formation of commissions for assessing the knowledge, abilities, and skills of applicants for police officer positions, as well as for conducting integrity checks of candidates. On April 28 this year, Institute Alternative addressed the Ministry of Interior (MoI) requesting information…
The Security and Defence Committee Should Open the 29th Session for All Agenda Items Not Marked as Classified
14. 05. 2025.
Only one of the four items on the agenda is marked as classified, which is why we believe that the Security and Defence Committee should open to the public the part of its 29th session scheduled for 16 May. The agenda includes information regarding the actions of the police in relation to the tragic event…
Fourth year in a row: Ministry of the Interior works without an HR Plan
13. 06. 2024.
We still do not have precise data on the number of employees in the Ministry of the Interior and the Police Administration, nor do we have information on planned recruitments or projections regarding the number of those who will retire. Last Friday, the Government approved the Partial Human Resource Plan for State Administration Bodies and…
Security clearance procedures in the Police
27. 12. 2023.
Security obstacles for further work were determined for 16 police officers. The Commission for Checking Security Obstacles of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has determined this since its formation on May 10, 2022. According to the Law on Internal Affairs, security obstacles for further work in the police profession exist if an individual: Maintains…