Challenges in Performance Evaluation System of Prosecutors

Abstract

A series of reforms adopted over the last decade reflect different views of how the judicial system, and particularly the prosecutors, should be managed. In 2000, democratic changes were followed by judicial reform initiatives, set as one of the priorities of the Government at that time. Many of those reform activities are connected with EU integration process and fulfilment of EU and Council of Europe standards related to the judiciary. Approach, methodology and timeframe of judiciary reforms are set in the two five year strategic documents; first covered period 2006-2011 and second is for period 2013-2018. National Judicial Reform Strategy 2013-2018 set following goals: independence, impartiality and quality, competence, accountability and efficiency. Both strategic documents define set of measures and indicators to improve efficiency and competence of justice system as whole and efficiency and competence of judges and prosecutors as holders of judicial functions. Debate on results of reform activities is still ongoing in professional public.