REFORMS OF THE JUDICIAL SECTOR IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Fatbardha ISMAILI

Abstract

The research of this scientific paper is based on the necessary reforms in the justice sector with the purpose of development a system of autonomous, independent and impartial judiciary and institutions that gravitate towards the achievement of its function of effective, quality and equitable justice is a central postulate of the principle of the rule of law and the humane and sustainable development of the Macedonian society as a community based on the right legitimised by respecting the highest general civilisation values. Despite all new legal projects and new institutions in the judicial sector, incorporation of international standards and norms into the legal system, the problem of their inconsistent implementation and application has remained. The results achieved in the field of judiciary efficiency remain overshadowed by its impaired independence, resulting in a low degree of quality and distrust of citizens in the institutions of the justice system. This paper has several main objectives, which represent unity and presuppose the phased overcoming of the weaknesses identified in the judiciary, its placement on the track of European and international standards and its stable functioning as the main pillar of the democratic state of the rule of law.

Pages: 89 - 93