Magna Carta of Judges (fundamental Principles) and Opinions of the CCJE

• Magna Carta of judges (fundamental Principles)

  On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the CCJE adopted, during its 11th plenary meeting (Strasbourg, 17-19 November 2010), a Magna Carta of Judges (fundamental Principles) summarising and codifying the main conclusions of the Opinions that it already adopted.

  Magna Carta of Judges.pdf (62,7 kB)

• Opinion No. 1 (2001)

  Opinion on standards concerning the Independence of the judiciary and the irremovability of judges.

  Opinion No. 1 (2001).pdf (149,7 kB)

• Opinion No. 2 (2001)

  Opinion on the funding and management of courts with reference to the efficiency of the judiciary and to Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

  Opinion No. 2 (2001).pdf (52,9 kB)

• Opinion No. 3 (2002)

  Opinion on the principles and rules governing judges' professional conduct in particular ethics, incompatible behaviour and impartiality.

  Opinion No. 3 (2002).pdf (268,4 kB)

• Opinion No. 4 (2003)

  Opinion on appropriate initial and in-service training for judges at national and European levels.

  Opinion No. 4 (2003).pdf (66,8 kB)

• Opinion No. 5 (2003)

  Opinion on the law and practice of judicial appointments to the European Court of Human Rights.

  Opinion No. 5 (2003).pdf (33,5 kB)

• Opinion No. 6 (2004)

  Opinion on a fair trial within a reasonable time and judges' role in trials, taking into account alternative means of dispute settlement.

  Opinion No. 6 (2004).pdf (240,4 kB)

• Opinion No. 7 (2005)

  Opinion on justice and society.

  Opinion No. 7 (2005).pdf (129,6 kB)

• Opinion No. 8 (2006)

  Opinion on the role of judges in the protection of the rule of law and human rights in the context of terrorism.

  Opinion No. 8 (2006).pdf (145,7 kB)

• Opinion No. 9 (2006)

  Opinion o the role of national judges in ensuring an effective application of international and European law.

  Opinion No. 9 (2006).pdf (105,7 kB)

• Opinion No. 10 (2007)

  Opinion on the Council for the judiciary at the service of society.

  Opinion No. 10 (2007).pdf (151,9 kB)

• Opinion No. 11 (2008)

  Opinion on the quality of judicial decisions.

  Opinion No. 11 (2008).pdf (124,4 kB)

• Opinion No. 12 (2009)

  Opinion on the relations between Judges and Prosecutors in a democratic society.

  Opinion No. 12 (2009).pdf (134,1 kB)

• Opinion No. 13 (2010)

  Opinion on the role of judges in the enforcement of judicial decisions.

  Opinion No. 13 (2010).pdf (102,1 kB)

• Opinion No. 14 (2011)

  Opinion on justice and information technologies.

  Opinion No. 14 (2011).pdf (83,8 kB)

• Opinion No. 15 (2012)

  Opinion on the specialisation of judges.

  Opinion No. 15 (2012).pdf (106,8 kB)

• Opinion No. 16 (2013)

  Opinion on the relations between judges and lawyers.

  Opinion No. 16 (2013).pdf (82,1 kB)

• Opinion No. 17 (2014)

  Opinion on the evaluation of judge's work, the quality of justice and respect for judicial Independence.

  Opinion No. 17 (2014).pdf (119,5 kB)

• Opinion No. 18 (2015)

  Opinion on the position of the judiciary and its relation with the other powers of state in a modern democracy.

  Opinion No. 18 (2015).pdf (199,6 kB)

• Opinion No. 19 (2016)

  Opinion on the role of Court Presidents.

  Opinion No. 19 (2016).pdf (107,8 kB)