Ministry Presents Document Focused on Development of Judiciary in 2026-2031

Bratislava, 3 December (TASR) - The Justice Ministry presented on Wednesday a strategic document focused on the development of the judiciary between 2026-2031, TASR was told by Dalibor Skladan from the ministry's press department. The document contains specific measures, including the restoration of the institution of judicial trainees, the unification of the selection of judges through data-driven evaluation of the performance of the judiciary, the secure implementation of artificial intelligence tools, and the modernisation of electronic communications. "At the meeting, I ... presented a working draft of a strategic document aimed at supporting and developing the judiciary in Slovakia, entitled 'Draft Strategy for the Development of the Judiciary 2026-2031'," said Justice Minister Boris Susko (Smer-SD). Skladan pointed out that this was the first meeting of the working group for judicial reform in Slovakia. Skladan also said that the proposed strategic document contains a vision for the modernisation of the Slovak judiciary with four key priorities: high-quality personnel in the judiciary, efficient processes, systematic training, and full digitisation of the judiciary. "Our goal is to create a fast, professional, and trustworthy judiciary that can respond to the needs of the public, innovative and technological changes, and the requirements of practical application," added Susko. am