Montenegro Appeals Court overturns conviction of former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica
The Appellate Court of Montenegro has annulled the first-instance conviction of former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica and Commercial Court judge Milica Vlahovic-Milosavljevic regarding abuse of office charges. The case has been remanded for retrial, extending a high-profile judicial corruption proceeding that highlights ongoing challenges in the country's rule-of-law reforms.
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Montenegro Judicial Integrity: Spajić Candidacy & Medenica Conviction
The Montenegrin judiciary is demonstrating internal inconsistencies and procedural challenges. A Basic Court ruling confirmed discriminatory treatment in a political candidacy rejection, while the Appeals Court overturned a high-profile corruption conviction, remanding it for retrial. These developments indicate ongoing judicial scrutiny and reform challenges within Montenegro.