In response to the new draft law “On the registration of non-profit organizations”, voted during the Parliament’s plenary session on 24 June 2021, the Albanian CSOs, in a public appeal, expressed their view on the issue, emphasizing the continuous engagement and collaborative CSOs’ efforts in the process. Since the draft law was made public by the Ministry of Justice until its approval by the Committee on Legal Affairs, Public Administration and Human Rights, despite the involvement of foreign expertise, the principles and legal framework of public consultation in Albania have not been respected. The institutions failed to communicate transparently and bring all actors to an open discussion on the draft law. CSOs state that the draft law violates the freedom of association, the principle of legal clarity, and the proportionality of coercive measures. Contrary to the CSOs’ request the Albanian Parliament not to approve the draft law, but instead open participatory dialogue reflecting on the civil society requests and recommendations, the Parliament passed the New NGO Registration Law. Read more here.
Source: Partners Albania for Change and Development/ Exit news