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Efficient courts are a priority in judicial reform, says Polish justice minister

21.11.2024 14:14
Justice Minister Adam Bodnar has presented proposals for judicial reforms in Poland, aimed primarily at improving the efficiency of courts, digitizing processes, and enhancing the quality of justice services.
Warsaw, November 21, 2024  Polish Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar presented a reform plan for the countrys judiciary at the press conference titled Efficient courts  10 pillars.
Warsaw, November 21, 2024 – Polish Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar presented a reform plan for the country’s judiciary at the press conference titled "Efficient courts – 10 pillars."PAP/Paweł Supernak

The proposed changes seek to speed up court proceedings, improve process efficiency, and raise the quality of legal services.

These reforms include creating a certified system for evaluating court experts and establishing a central list of qualified experts and institutions.

Bodnar also announced plans to support judges by hiring court assistants and introducing a Digital Judge Assistant to streamline mortgage-related legal cases.

Poland’s judicial reforms: raster courts, digital transformation and better justice services

The Ministry of Justice also plans further digitization of the courts, including linking the National Court Register with the mObywatel system and digitalizing case files.

The reforms also address issues of case delays and aim to professionalize the mediation profession to improve mediation processes.

Bodnar emphasized the introduction of management training for court presidents and the continued work on constitutional changes within the judiciary, including the reform of the National Council of the Judiciary.

Source: IAR/PAP/X/@MS_GOV_PL

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