BAThe Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has ruled on a request by members of the Serbian People's Party (NSRS) in the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska to assess the constitutionality of Article 203a of the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was imposed by High Representative Christian Schmidt, as well as the standalone Article 4 of the same law. The court determined that these provisions comply with Article I/2 of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Article 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights, as they provide clear, predictable legal protections aimed at preserving the rule of law and judicial order in the country. The NSRS members challenged parts of the Criminal Code that criminalize behavior where an official in any institution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including local governments, fails to implement or respect decisions made by the High Representative. They argue that High Representatives have no authority to enact laws, which should exclusively be done by the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This ruling relates to previous legal actions against former President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, who was at
Bias read (Center): The article presents the Constitutional Court's decision neutrally, quoting the court's reasoning and the positions of both the NSRS and the court. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context.
