Independence of Independent Institutions: The case of Independent Media Commission (IMC) in Kosovo

This paper addresses the issue of independent institutions in Kosovo that are constitutional category, their operation and role within the state, problems and challenges that arise especially in those areas that the issue of regulation is very sensitive. The key focus in this study is IMC. This pape...

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Main Author: Liridon Dalipi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Splitu 2016-11-01
Series:Zbornik Radova Pravnog Fakulteta u Splitu
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Online Access:http://www.pravst.hr/dokumenti/zbornik/2016122/zb201604_1119.pdf
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Summary:This paper addresses the issue of independent institutions in Kosovo that are constitutional category, their operation and role within the state, problems and challenges that arise especially in those areas that the issue of regulation is very sensitive. The key focus in this study is IMC. This paper contains analysis of political influence on financing and appointment in decision making bodies. Furthermore, it includes analysis of the political independence from industry. These issues will be addressed according to the guidelines and recommendations of the European Union compared with domestic legislation and various European practices. This study has been done using secondary data, and it concludes that Independent Institutions in Kosovo are not immune from the political and industry influences, and it provides some recommendations on how to avoid such influences.
ISSN:0584-9063
1847-0459