Justice and law enforcement

2013-06-17Additional local judges and prosecutors and better protections for witnesses are among key steps.

2013-06-15Six people were sentenced last month to 111 years in prison for crimes committed in the 1990s conflict.

2013-05-31EULEX prosecutors are currently investigating more than 100 war crimes charges

2013-05-21A high-profile corruption case has sparked calls for radical overhaul in the justice system.

2013-05-16By pressing charges stemming from corruption against one of Serbia's most influential businessmen, observers said the state is earning the public's support.

2013-05-15The suspects' dual Kosovo-Macedonian citizenship may delay or even stop their extradition from Kosovo to Macedonia.

2013-05-13Co-ordinated international police action packs a punch to drug group.

2013-05-10Officials from the office for protection of cultural heritage are among 19 suspects arrested.

2013-05-08Communication and regional-level discussion are some of the most effective tools in the fight against organised crime and corruption, officials and experts say.

2013-05-07Kosovo analysts said a recent criminal case highlights the need for government regulations.

2013-05-03Reactions to the tribunal's impact are mixed across the region.

2013-05-02Members of the National Liberation Army charged with war crimes during the Macedonian conflict in 2001 were given amnesty, and a venue is being sought for a retrial.

2013-04-29The arrest of FBiH President Zivko Budimir and 18 other officials is a major crackdown on organised crime, agency said.

2013-04-26Macedonia is making an effort to crack down on corruption, officials and analysts said.

2013-04-23Five years after one person died in the rampage, 12 people are on trial in Belgrade.

2013-04-23Sharing specialised technology and other co-operation results in more drug arrests, extradition of traffickers and seizure of criminals' assets.

2013-04-20Regional police, judiciary action results in arrests of organised crime group for drug smuggling.

2013-04-13Judicial officials said BiH's judicial system is fully capable and ready to deliver just sentences in the war crimes cases.

2013-04-09Serbia decided to introduce tougher legal measures in fighting pedophilia.

2013-04-01The most recent ICTY war crimes judgement points to Serbia's involvement in the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.