The report examines how the Decriminalisation Law in Albania has been applied across key areas, including parliamentary and local elections, constitutional bodies established by law, and public administration. It evaluates the extent to which the law has achieved its primary objective, namely, ensuring that individuals involved in public functions uphold the highest standards of integrity and are free from criminal influence or involvement. 

Additionally, the report identifies shortcomings in the law's implementation and offers a critical reflection on its effectiveness in achieving its intended outcomes, such as political parties' failure to verify candidates outside election periods, leaving the Central Election Commission with inadequate resources to conduct thorough checks. The legislature must enforce stricter standards and require party leaders to verify candidates' criminal records and be held accountable for non-compliance. Based on this analysis, the report provides a series of concrete and practical recommendations aimed at amending and strengthening the current legislation to address these gaps. These recommendations are designed to enhance the law’s ability to uphold public trust, improve transparency, and ensure a more rigorous and effective framework for maintaining the integrity of public officeholders.