I. Introduction 1. By letter of 13 December 2024, Mr Theodoros Rousopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, requested an urgent report of the Venice Commission on the following question:

I. INTRODUCTION This document is a compilation of extracts taken from opinions and reports/studies adopted by the Venice Commission on issues concerning judges. It covers notably issues relating to the independence and impartiality of judges, their appointment, accountability, disciplinary sanctions

I. INTRODUCTION This document is a compilation of extracts taken from opinions and reports/studies adopted by the Venice Commission on issues concerning courts and councils of justice. It covers notably the establishment, structuring and composition of courts, the role of… Read moreCOMPILATION OF VENICE COMMISSION OPINIONS AND REPORTS CONCERNING COURTS