OSCE Mission to Montenegro trains Parliamentary Committees staff

Parliament’s oversight role and principles of democratic law making were the topics of a two-day workshop organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro in Podgorica on 17 and 18 November.

Around 20 parliamentary committees’ staff discussed principles of democratic law-making, exchanged opinions on the role of civil society, human rights institutions and judiciary in parliamentary oversight. They examined requirements of contemporary law making such as regulatory impact assessment in all its dimensions and gender-assessment of legislation. They also considered the introduction of technology into law making.

Representative of the OSCE Mission, Christine Brandauer, said that strengthening legislative and oversight functions of Parliament is an essential part of the Mission’s work in supporting democratic processes in Montenegro. “Parliamentary staff play a significant role in all stages of the complex process of law making,” said Brandauer.

Through organizing tailored workshops, the Mission responds to the identified needs for improving capacities of the parliamentary staff that provides support to the legislative function of the Parliament. The Mission will continue to support further strengthening of the legislative and oversight roles of parliamentary committees, enhancing the professional capacities of parliamentary staff.