Justice First Policy Briefs

Navigating the Vetting Process in Moldova: A Comparative Analysis with the Albanian Model

by Dr. Andrea Mazelliu 

Focusing on the vetting process, Andrea Mazelliu’s brief assesses Moldova’s justice reform so far and compares it to similar, ongoing reforms in Albania. His analysis of the two processes leads to recommendations for improving Moldova’s approach to vetting.

Talking Justice: Communication In Moldova’s Justice Sector

by Valeria Ciolac

Ciolac’s brief investigates the social changes that need to occur to effectively fight corruption in Moldova’s judiciary.

Developing Holistic Legal Education at Moldovan Universities

By Thomas Barrett

Barrett’s brief provides an overview of the state of the Moldovan legal education system in 2021, highlighting the benefits of reform for the development of future lawyers. This brief was supported under the INL-sponsored Mobilizing Civil Society to Support Judicial Integrity in the Republic of Moldova project.

Selective Justice and the Role of the National Integrity Authority

By Daniel Goinic

Goinic’s brief analyzes the impact of selective justice on Moldova’s asset and integrity verification system, focusing on the role of the National Integrity Authority (NIA). This brief was supported under the INL-sponsored Mobilizing Civil Society to Support Judicial Integrity in the Republic of Moldova project.

The Rule of Law in Moldova’s Age of COVID-19

By Radu Mîrza

Mîrza’s brief examines threats to the rule of law in Moldova that have resulted from the misuse of emergency powers during the pandemic, highlighting vulnerabilities created by the failures of Moldova’s outdated state infrastructure. This brief was supported under the INL-sponsored Mobilizing Civil Society to Support Judicial Integrity in the Republic of Moldova project.

“Justice First” Policy Briefs – Second Edition Competition

The competition for the third round of “Justice First” policy brief authors is now closed.