незалежність суддів

The article is dedicated to the analysis of judicial reform in Croatia and the potential application of its experience to Ukraine in the context of ensuring judicial independence, enhancing the efficiency of justice, and combating corruption. The main stages of the reform of the Croatian judicial system are examined, including the implementation of transparent procedures for the selection of judges, the establishment of an anti-corruption infrastructure, and the adaptation of judicial processes to European standards.

The European Charter on the Statute for Judges establishes the “right to appeal” for every judge if he/she believes that there is a threat to his/her independence or the independence of the legal process, or if this independence is somehow violated, and in such a case, he/she can refer the matter to an independent body. This means that judges are not left defenseless in cases of encroachments on their independence.