A legal storm is brewing in Montenegro! President Jakov Milatović has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court that could change everything – allowing all adult citizens to independently submit requests for constitutional review of laws and other legal acts. Until now, this was a privilege reserved only for state bodies, but now ordinary people might finally get to voice their opinions on laws that affect them.
Legal experts like former Constitutional Court President Blagota Mitrić and lawyer Saša Vujović agree – this initiative is not only justified but necessary! Mitrić clearly states that Montenegro’s Constitution grants every adult citizen the right to submit such initiatives. Vujović adds that this is a fundamental rule of any legal system – norms must be consistent, and citizens must have the ability to point out when an act is unconstitutional or illegal.
Just imagine – until now, the Constitutional Court was almost like a state guardian of laws, where only state organs could initiate proceedings. Now, that might change thanks to Milatović, who even admitted he had considered a similar initiative but was beaten to the punch.
This initiative opens the door to real legal democracy! Any one of us can step up and say, “Hey, this law doesn’t match the Constitution!” That’s power we never had before, and now it’s within reach.
Of course, some will say the Constitutional Court is becoming a political body because its decisions shape the country’s legal policy. But isn’t that exactly what citizens should control? Isn’t the right of citizens to participate in legal processes the foundation of freedom and democracy?
Currently, Montenegro hosts over 91,000 tourists, and hospitality businesses are happy with the season’s outlook. As tourism grows, citizens get the chance to engage in legal processes that directly impact their lives. Isn’t that a sign that things are moving in the right direction?
If you thought the legal system was boring and distant from ordinary people, think again! Milatović’s initiative is like a bombshell in Montenegro’s legal world. Will citizens seize this opportunity, or will it all remain on paper? Only time will tell.
So, what do you think? Is this the start of a new era in Montenegro’s legal system or just another political game? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and remember – the power is yours, you just have to use it!