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Establishment of mechanism for monitoring full compliance with court decisions

Belgrade, 15 April 2021

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, Minister of Justice Maja Popovic and Chair of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic met today with representatives of the High Judicial Council and the State Prosecutors' Council.

The meeting was organised in order to implement activity 1.1.5.1 of the revised Action Plan for Chapter 23, which was adopted by the government of Serbia in July 2020.

This activity includes the establishment of a mechanism for monitoring full compliance with court decisions, through quarterly joint meetings between representatives of the High Judicial Council, the State Prosecutorial Council, the National Assembly and the government, to raise awareness of civil servants and politicians about full compliance with court decisions and work of public prosecutors' offices, and that criticism of decisions calls into question the independence of the judiciary.

The participants in the meeting emphasised that the independence of the judiciary must not be endangered by criticising and commenting on court decisions.

Holding regular quarterly meetings is important in order to raise awareness and promote respect for the rules of conduct of all when it comes to commenting on court decisions and court proceedings.

The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and the government of Serbia are firmly committed to, in cooperation with the High Judicial Council and the State Prosecutors' Council, ensuring the implementation of benchmark 1.1.5.1 from the Action Plan for the Negotiating Chapter 23, i.e., raising awareness that criticizing court decisions poses a risk to the independence of the judiciary.

The participants in the meeting pointed out that the accession to the European Union and the implementation of the necessary reforms include not only the institutions, but also the entire society.

Therefore, it is important that these reforms are understood and that all actors, both citizens and policy makers, actively participate in creating a solid legal framework and reliable institutions, which will ensure timely administration of justice and guarantee the protection of basic rights of Serbian citizens.