PM Krivokapić meets with ECHR President Robert Spano

Montenegro has not had so far a case that was under increased supervision of execution by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which indicates the readiness and determination of the state to fulfill its obligations to execute judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, it was noted at the meeting between Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić and President of the European Court of Human Rights Robert Spano.

PM Krivokapić pointed out that the political will to implement the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights in Montenegro will not be brought into questioned, regardless of possible economic or political implications.

This is confirmed by the fact that the measures taken by Montenegro on an individual and general level in order to execute judgments in 58 cases were assessed as satisfactory and adequate, said the Prime Minister, praising the actions and results of the representative of Montenegro before the European Court of Human Rights.

President of the European Court of Human Rights Robert Spano expressed satisfaction with Montenegro's intention to sign Protocol no. 16 to the European Convention on Human Rights, considering that it is an important tool for better cooperation and the establishment of a close dialogue between the European Court of Human Rights and national courts.

ECHR President Spano recalled the proceedings against Montenegro related to the lack of effective investigation, but also the inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment. Prime Minister Krivokapić added that the new Government will do everything to prevent such cases from recurring, pointing out the importance of implementing the European Convention on Human Rights.

The officials assessed that the task of all democratic societies is to be a guarantor of respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms, and the obligation of all branches of government is to ensure an environment of respect and security through a common approach.

The meeting assessed that the European Convention on Human Rights and the system on which it is based is one of the main values of Europe today, and that Montenegro, like all member states, will continue to make a full contribution to their affirmation and preservation.