Tag: HJPC

Statement of the NGO organizations and individuals on the decision of HJPC

February 8, 2016

The decision of the HJPC prohibiting the wearing of religious symbols is not in accordance with the Constitution of BiH. In the past few days the information that the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH decided to ban wearing of religious symbols to the employees provoked negative reactions. This decision in its core contains … Continued

The decision of the HJPC discriminates women and is not in line with the Constitution of BiH

January 28, 2016

Few days ago the public has been informed that the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council in BiH has taken a decision, which prohibits wearing religious symbols in judicial institutions. Taking into account the very deep overlapping of religion and public/political life, such a decision could be seen as positive. Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a secular … Continued