NETHERLANDS COUNCIL FOR THE JUDICIARY

Abstract

In this paper, in an attempt to develop an overview, the author strives to present international standards and models of judicial councils, as well as the Netherlands experience in establishment of Council for the Judiciary, historical development, competences, composition, staffing, budget, continuous assessment of their work and improvement of procedures. Reason for presenting the overview of the Netherlands experience is present activities and discussion on drafting new Judicial Reform Strategy for 2013 – 2018 and need for advancement and improvement of High Judicial Council and State Prosecutorial Council role and position, especially having in mind Council of Europe assessment from September 2010 and challenges in implementation of new reform activities.