Presentation of the CEPEJ

In setting up the European Commission for  the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) at the end of 2002, at the initiative of the European  ministers of Justice who met in London (2000), the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe wanted to establish an innovative body for improving the quality and efficiency of the European judicial systems and  strengthening the court users’ confidence in such systems.

The CEPEJ develops concrete measures and tools aimed at policy makers and judicial practitioners in order to:

• Analyse the functioning of judicial systems and orientate public policies of justice
• Have a better knowledge of judicial timeframes and optimize judicial time management
• Promote the quality of the public service of justice
• Facilitate the implementation of European standrards in the field of justice
• Support member states in their reforms on court organisations

The CEPEJ also contributes with specific expertise to debates about the functioning of the justice system in order to provide a forum for discussion and proposals and bring the users closer to their justice system. (Read more)

NEW:  Documents adopted at the 33rd plenary meeting of the CEPEJ on 5 and 6 December 2019 [update underway]:

 Breaking up judges’ isolation - Guidelines to improve the judge's skills and competences, strengthen knowledge sharing and collaboration, and move beyond a culture of judicial isolation  

 Feasibility study on the possible implementation of a certification mechanism for artificial intelligence tools and services

 Mediation awareness programme for judges

 Mediation awareness and training programme for notaries

 Training programme for lawyers to assist clients in mediation

 Glossary of CEPEJ definitions

 CEPEJ Activity Programme 2020-2021