Public trust is key to the functioning of the rule of law
President of the High Judicial Council (VSS) Bojana Čogurić stated that public trust in the judiciary is a key factor for the functioning of the rule of law, and that the VSS must consistently protect the independence of the judicial power and improve the work of the judicial system.
TL;DR
- Public trust in the judiciary is a key factor for the functioning of the rule of law.
- The High Judicial Council (VSS) must protect judicial independence and improve the justice system.
- Judicial authority and legal certainty depend on public trust.
- The quality of the judiciary is directly related to the expertise and integrity of judges.
- Challenges include the departure of young legal professionals from the judiciary.
- Conditions must be created to make courts attractive for professional development.
- Improving the material status of judicial employees is a systemic condition for a functioning system.
- Protecting judicial independence from inappropriate influence is of paramount importance.
- Transparency of the Council's work is key to strengthening public trust.
- Judicial appointments must be based on clear criteria of knowledge, ability, expertise, and personal integrity.