In order to strengthen the independence of the courts and ensure more professional support for judges, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Law on Judicial Power in its final reading on Thursday, 1 October. The changes, initiated by the Judicial Council and put forward by the Ministry of Justice, expand the Judicial Council’s responsibilities regarding the organization of the courts’ work, budget planning and judges’ career matters, and provide for the gradual introduction of the post of court…
In order to strengthen the independence of the courts and ensure more professional support for judges, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Law on Judicial Power in its final reading on Thursday, 1 October. The changes, initiated by the Judicial Council and put forward by the Ministry of Justice, expand the Judicial Council’s responsibilities regarding the organization of the courts’ work, budget planning and judges’ career matters, and provide for the gradual introduction of the post of court lawyer. The aim of the changes is to ensure the timely and high-quality protection of human rights. “It is important for a person who turns to the courts to receive a fair and well-founded decision within a reasonable time. To ensure this, judges…
