Independence, accountability and quality of the judiciary: Indicators and surveys: leading a process of positive change; ENCJ Report 2018-2019

Publication date

2019-06-28

Authors

van Dijk, FransISNI 0000000397742280
PICKEN, Simon
Kadieva, Fatima

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Report
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Abstract

The report presents an improved set of indicators of the Independence and Accountability of the Judiciaries of Europe, as well as the outcomes of surveys held among the judges and lawyers of Europe about, in particular, the independence of judges. The surveys took place in the first quarter of 2019. Also, the set of indicators concerning the quality of justice was improved, and it is presented in the report. The indicators were tested in a pilot.

Keywords

Independence of judiciary, surveys, judges, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Citation

van Dijk, F, PICKEN, S & Kadieva, F 2019, Independence, accountability and quality of the judiciary : Indicators and surveys: leading a process of positive change; ENCJ Report 2018-2019. European Network of Councils for the Judiciary, Brussels.