A delegation from the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina recently concluded a successful two-day study visit to Lithuania on June 11-12, 2024. During the visit, they engaged in detailed discussions and gained valuable insights into several key aspects of the Lithuanian judicial system.
The delegation was inspired by the successful reforms in the Lithuanian judicial system, which have led to greater transparency and efficiency, including improved accountability of judges. Some of the key measures include:
Case Management System: A developed case management system that allocates cases across the country, making the territorial jurisdiction of the courts non-applicable.
Uniformity in Case Law: The appellate court ensures uniformity in internal case law, with final decisions made by the Supreme Court.
Commissions with Public Involvement: Established commissions in various areas of judicial interest include distinguished public members, such as journalists.
Court Reorganisation: Doubling the number of legal advisors relative to the number of judges has significantly contributed to eliminating the case backlog.
These reforms have collectively enhanced the Lithuanian judicial system, serving as a valuable model for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The activity was carried out within the project: “Support to a coherent national implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights and facilitating execution of ECtHR judgments in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, funded by the Council of Europe Action Plan for BiH 2022-2025.
Source link : https://www.coe.int/en/web/sarajevo/-/hjpc-delegation-learns-from-lithuania-s-judicial-reforms
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Publish date : 2024-07-05 07:00:00
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