On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Council for the Judiciary heard PricewaterhouseCoopers’ report on the final results of the project “Improving the Efficiency and Budget Planning of the Latvian Judicial System.”
In its presentation, PricewaterhouseCoopers emphasized a data-driven approach, the judicial system’s organizational management capacity to adapt to changing circumstances, as well as the contribution of digitalization to ensuring and planning the work of the courts more effectively. These measures and methods are aimed at strengthening a culture of efficiency in judicial work and developing a system for measuring work productivity. As a result of the study, a tool based on in-depth statistical analysis was developed, which will enable more accurate planning of the required number and specialization of judges, as well as forecasting changes in workload.
European Commission representative Eloïse Perche emphasized the importance of statistics in the organization of court work, including in determining the principles and mechanisms of case allocation, as well as the contribution of technological solutions to reducing the duration of proceedings and increasing efficiency. She also noted that strengthening judicial independence and procedural efficiency aligns with the European Union’s policy objectives, and the project implemented in Latvia will provide valuable insights for other Member States as well. At the same time, the European Commission representative pointed to similar technical assistance instruments in France and Lithuania, which can serve as inspiration for achieving both objectives in the future.
Aigars Strupišs, Chair of the Council for the Judiciary, expressed his gratitude to PricewaterhouseCoopers and the experts it engaged, representatives of the judicial system, as well as the European Commission, whose financial support was essential for the high-quality implementation of the project.
The project was funded by the European Union under the Technical Assistance Instrument EC No. REFORM/2021/OP/0006-07.
The materials prepared as part of the project are available on the Council for the Judiciary’s website.