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Presentation of support plans to the heads of the pilot courts
On 9 July 2026, CEPEJ experts presented support plans to the heads of the five pilot courts: the Casablanca Administrative Court, the Fez Commercial Court, the Rabat Court of First Instance, the Rabat Court of Appeal and the Marrakesh Court of First Instance. The CEPEJ experts and court officials...
The CEPEJ is assisting Andorra in implementing a system to measure the workload of the courts
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), with the support of the High Council of Justice of Andorra, organised a conference on systems for measuring the workload in the courts. The opening session was chaired by Francesco Depasquale, President of the CEPEJ, and Joseph Maria...
A new Mediator’s Handbook strengthens professional standards and mediation practice in Azerbaijan
Mediators in Azerbaijan now have a practical handbook designed to improve the quality and consistency of mediation services across the country. Developed by national consultants with the support of CEPEJ experts from Portugal and Slovenia, this handbook serves as a common professional reference...
CEPEJ evaluates the development of mediation in Azerbaijan
On 29 and 30 June 2026, experts from the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) visited Azerbaijan to carry out a field assessment of the development of mediation in the country since its introduction in 2021. Consultations were held with the main national stakeholders,...
Working session on measures and targets to address backlog in Thessaloniki First Instance Court
Following the initial findings of the analysis of data relating to the court backlog for 2024 and 2025, carried out using the CEPEJ’s backlog reduction tool, the working group set up specifically for the project sought to identify the specific factors that may have contributed to the build-up of...
Which part of judicial activity must remain irreducibly human?
At its 46th plenary session, the CEPEJ began its proceedings with a round table discussion on the opportunities and limitations of the automation of judicial processes. If implemented correctly, automation can significantly improve the efficiency and quality of judicial services, without...
The CEPEJ continues its work at its 46th plenary meeting
The CEPEJ held its 46th plenary meeting on 18 and 19 June in Šibenik, Croatia, in the presence of Ivan CRNČEC, State Secretary at the Croatian Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation. At this meeting, the Working group on the evaluation of judicial systems presented...
The CEPEJ has awarded Junior European Crystal Scales of Justice Prize,congratulations to the students at the University of Oxford!
The jury for the fourth edition of the Junior European Crystal Scales of Justice Prize met on 19 May and awarded the prize to the team from the University of Oxford (United Kingdom), led by Matheus Mendes (link to the project), which presented the Belgian project that had been awarded at the...
New electronic decision templates increase efficiency in prosecutorial work in Kosovo* with CEPEJ expertise
Prosecutors across Kosovo are now benefiting from a new set of decision templates integrated into the Case Management Information System (CMIS), helping them save time when drafting decisions. The templates were designed for prosecutors' most commonly used legal documents, making them highly...
The CEPEJ raises awareness amongst civil society stakeholders regarding the analysis of court performance in Kosovo*
On 16 June 2026, CEPEJ organised a workshop for representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in monitoring judicial reforms, with the participation of members of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC). The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of NGOs to monitor court...
The CEPEJ supports the First Instance Courts of Athens and Thessaloniki in the analysis of judicial data to reduce case backlogs
The CEPEJ organised in Athens and Thessaloniki a training activity dedicated to the analysis of judicial data, as part of the joint EU-CoE project “Supporting the reduction of backlog in the First Instance Courts of Athens and Thessaloniki.” These activities brought together, in each court, the...
The CEPEJ publishes an evaluation of the judicial systems of the European Union member States
In the frame of a cooperation with the European Commission, the CEPEJ evaluates annually certain aspects of the judicial systems of the EU member States based on the methodology developed within the framework of the cycles of evaluation of the judicial systems. The first part of the CEPEJ study...
The CEPEJ is participating in the 10th International Forum on Mediation and Law
The 10th International Forum on ‘Mediation & Law’, organised by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation in partnership with the CEPEJ, and with financial support from the European Union as part of the ‘CONSENT’ project, opened on 8 June 2026. Throughout the week of 8–13 June 2026, this event will...
The CEPEJ promotes the ethical use of AI in the justice system at the Neum Criminal Law Conference
The CEPEJ contributed to the 24th Annual Symposium on Criminal Law, held in Neum (Bosnia and Herzegovina) from 4 to 6 June 2026, by organising a session entitled ‘The Ethical Use of AI in the Judicial System, the CEPEJ and International Practices’. The session presented the European framework on...
CEPEJ Online Workshop on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Justice in the Republic of Moldova
On 22 May 2026, CEPEJ organised an online workshop dedicated to artificial intelligence, in cooperation with the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova. The workshop brought together judges and staff members of the Constitutional Court, as well as Council of Europe experts, to reflect on...
CEPEJ Workshop on the Implementation of Internal Satisfaction Surveys in the New Pilot Courts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The CEPEJ organised a workshop in Modriča on May 22, 2026, to assist the new BIHSEJ pilot courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar, Žepče, and Modriča) in developing and implementing satisfaction surveys for judicial staff. Following the implementation of internal satisfaction surveys in the...
The CEPEJ and representatives of the Albanian judiciary meet to tackle the backlog of cases
On 21 and 22 May 2026, the CEPEJ organised a seminar in Berat bringing together members and staff of the High Council of Justice (HCJ), representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Albanian judges to discuss the management of the backlog of cases in the national courts. The Vice-President of...
“Better Justice through data”: Joint Meeting of the CEPEJ National Correspondents and Pilot Courts Networks in the Framework of the Presidency of Monaco of the Committee of Ministers
On 27 May 2026, a meeting of the CEPEJ Networks tookplace in Strasbourg in the framework of the Presidency of Monaco of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, in the presence of H.E. Gabriel REVEL, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the Council of Europe, Sébastien...
The Albanian judiciary takes part in a CEPEJ workshop on court communication and transparency of judicial information
At a workshop organised by the CEPEJ on 15 May 2026 in Tirana, court presidents and judges responsible for media relations and press communication were invited to discuss the CEPEJ’s Guidelines and Best Practices for Better Integration of Users into Judicial Systems, with the aim of...
The CEPEJ is organising a judicial leadership training course for Moroccan female judges
Around sixty female judges and prosecutors from across Morocco gathered on 7 May 2026 for a training day focused on judicial leadership and court management. Organised by the CEPEJ, in partnership with the High Council of the Judiciary of Morocco, the Office of the Public Prosecutor and the...
Preparation of the first annual version of the CEPEJ Evaluation Report on the agenda of the meeting of the Working Group on the Evaluation of Judicial Systems (CEPEJ-GT-EVAL)
The CEPEJ Working Group on the Evaluation of Judicial Systems (CEPEJ-GT-EVAL) held its 52nd meeting in Paris, France, on 5 and 6 May 2026 in order to continue implementing the reform of the CEPEJ evaluation cycles, which aims to provide European public decision-makers with the most recent,...
Justice for and by women: the Council of Europe takes part in the Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair
On the occasion of the 31st Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair, with more than 60 countries represented, the Council of Europe and the CEPEJ were invited on 2 May 2026 by the High Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), in the institutional hall, to a debate on the role of women judges in the...
Legal Information Serving Women: First Actions Begin in Azrou with CEPEJ Support
The technical launch workshop of the project carried out by the Tazghart Association and funded by the CEPEJ under the MA JUST Programme offered an opportunity to observe that activities aimed at strengthening women’s access to legal information are already well established in the region and...
Women judges’ career paths: over 300 female judges gather in Morocco to celebrate achievements and discuss challenges
The proceedings of the high‑level international conference, co‑organised by the Supreme Council of the Judiciary of Morocco and the Council of Europe — in particular the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) and the Violence Against Women Division — opened on Wednesday, 29...
CEPEJ supports introduction of remote hearings in civil proceedings in BiH
A workshop on “Introducing remote hearings in civil procedure in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held on 29 April 2026 in Brčko with the support of the CEPEJ. The event gathered representatives of judicial institutions from across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), including first instance, second...
CEPEJ supports an effective use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Within the framework of the Action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)”, a series of meetings was conducted on 27 and 28 April 2026 in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Brčko District to assess the current use of mediation and other alternative dispute...
CEPEJ promotes mediation in administrative cases in Kosovo*
On 16–17 April 2026, CEPEJ organised two workshops with judges and State Advocates representing public administrations to demonstrate that mediation in administrative matters is not only feasible, but already functioning effectively in several European justice systems. Building on the CEPEJ Guide...
The CEPEJ is taking part in the 10th edition of the “Réseaux institutionnels de la Francophonie", dedicated to the independence of justice.
The “Réseaux institutionnels de la Francophonie" (RIF) met on 16 and 17 April 2026 at the headquarters of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Paris to discuss the challenges facing the independence of the judiciary in the French-speaking world. The RIF are voluntary...
High-level discussion of the CEPEJ Guidelines on the use of generative artificial intelligence in Madrid
At the invitation of the Spanish Ministry of Justice, the CEPEJ presented its Guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence for courts to the Spanish judiciary. The guidelines provide a framework for implementing generative AI in the administration of justice, focusing on ensuring legal...
Towards a more accessible and people-centred justice system: 1st meeting of the CEPEJ-GT-QUAL under its new mandate
The CEPEJ Working Group on the Quality of Justice (CEPEJ-GT-QUAL) held its 40th meeting, but the first under its new 2026–2027 mandate, in Copenhagen on 13 and 14 April 2026, at the invitation of the Danish Court Administration (Domstolsstyrelsen) and Merethe ECKHARDT, its Director of Development...
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