ANNUAL REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
the treatment of minors during the detention period. The Institution informed the Ombudsmen that
the decision of the Federation Ministry of Justice had stipulated that all juveniles be remanded in
custody to the Orašje Correctional Institution and that juveniles would no longer be sent to this
Institution 403. The Federation Ministry of Justice has informed the Ombudsmen 404 that in the
previous period 30 officers and employees were admitted to the correctional facility and juvenile
prison at the Orašje Correctional Institution, which significantly improved the conditions for the
treatment of minors. They also pointed out that IPA funds provided funds for the construction of
gymnasiums and workshop facilities. According to them, in the next period they will appoint a
commission for monitoring and improving the work of criminal proceedings and the enforcement
of criminal sanctions against juveniles.
The High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina acted on the
recommendation of the Ombudsman and informed all courts about the Ombudsman's Report to
the designated courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina 405.
Regarding the work of the Juvenile Education Center in Sarajevo, the Ombudsmen recommended
the Ministry of Labor said Draft, Social Policy, Displaced Persons and Refugees of Sarajevo
Canton and the Juvenile Education Center Sarajevo to put into operation the Diagnostic and
Observation Center as an organizational unit of the Sarajevo Cantonal Education Center. The
Correctional Center of Sarajevo Canton has undertaken activities to establish work of the
Diagnostic and Observation Center through the Diagnostic Service, but the realization will depend
on the provision of budgetary funds. 406 Recommendation not implemented. Regarding the work
of the Educational Center of Tuzla Canton, the Ombudsmen state that the recommendations
regarding the allocation of financial resources for the procurement of psychological tests and
replacement of external joinery in the premises of the Educational Center have been fully
respected. 407 East Sarajevo Correctional Institution - Juvenile Prison acted upon the
recommendation of the Ombudsman and furnished the living room with furniture suitable for the
stay and use of minors. 408
With regard to the implementation of other recommendations, the Ombudsmen are not satisfied
and, in accordance with their mandate and competencies, will continue to advocate the
implementation of the recommendations in the future.
403
Sarajevo Prison Act No. 01-12-597/19 of 18.11.2019.
Act No. 04-49-4191-18 of 06.12.2019.
405
Act No. 06-12-3541-3/2019 of 02.12.2019.
406
Ministry Act, No. 13-02/1-10-40834/19 dated 27.11.2019 and the act of the Educational Center of the Canton of
Sarajevo, No. 35-01-10-766-01/19 dated 18 November 2019.
407
Act of the Educational Center TK No. 04-814/19 dated 05.12.2019.
408
Act No. 08/1.04/240-1340/19 of 18.11.2019.
404
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