Ministerial Responsibility: Regulations and Practical Issues in the Republic of Serbia

Given the specific nature of contemporary ministerial functions, the institute of ministerial responsibility has to be regulated by enacting special legislation on this issue. However, ministerial responsibility is a complex legal institute whose regulation requires a substantially different approach depending on the type of ministerial responsibility at issue. A well-regulated system of ministerial responsibility is very important for every state. It is also an essential legal presumption for a successful exercise of the ministerial office. In that context, the author points out the diverse option available in regulating the institute of ministerial responsibilities, and specifically explores some practical issues that might have an impact on the regulation of ministerial responsibility.