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On 27 November 2024, the European Law Institute (ELI), adopted its ELI-Mount Scopus European Standards of Judicial Independence, available here, to strengthen and uphold the impartiality of European judiciaries.
Rooted in the values of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and EU Treaties, the 38 Standards, accompanied by commentaries, cover various areas, from the foundations of judicial independence, judicial governance, appointments and promotion, to ethical standards, and judicial discipline. They strike a crucial balance between independence and accountability, ensuring that while courts are shielded from external pressures, they remain transparent and uphold the integrity of the legal system.
ELI will organise three webinars, reflecting the above parts, with experts in each field, with a view to discussing its output in more depth.
The first one in the series is on the Foundations of Judicial Independence and takes place on 15 January 2025 from 12:30–14:00 CET.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Pascal Pichonnaz – ELI President; Professor, University of Fribourg
- Sabine Matejka – Vice President, European Association of Judges
- Julien Mousnier – Director, Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG JUST
- Leonie Reynolds – President of the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE)
- Shimon Shetreet – Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Co-Reporter
- Leah Wortham – Professor Emerita, Catholic University of America, Co-Reporter
- Fryderyk Zoll – Professor, Jagiellonian University of Cracow and University of Osnabrueck; Co-Reporter
Other webinars in the series:
