Joint Programme

Horizontal Facility

Members of the Commission for the Evaluation of the Work of Judges and Court Presidents improved their knowledge and practical skills on implementing judicial evaluation procedures during a two-day training organised in cooperation with the High Judicial Council.

The training focused on the practical application on the evaluation framework for judges and court presidents, helping participants deepen their understanding of the applicable criteria, indicators, data sources and procedural safeguards ensuring fairness, transparency and consistency in the evaluation process.

Through expert presentations and practical workshops, participants discussed key aspects of evaluating the work of judges and court presidents, including the preparation of reasoned evaluation decisions and addressing practical challenges arising in implementation.

This activity contributes to further strengthening the quality, accountability and professionalism of the judiciary in line with relevant European standards. It was organised within the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils”, which is part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye.”