The EU commission’s “justice barometer” speaks of 83 percent approval of the population in case law, an inner-Austrian survey of 51 percent.
What is really true? One dictum is “Don’t trust statistics you haven’t written yourself.” The results of very similar searches fit in well with this. Austria ranks third in the EU for trust in the judiciary, but within Austria only 51 percent have confidence in the judiciary.
collateral damage in the judiciary
Judge-President Sabine Matejka can give reasons for this: “Constant arguments about explosive causes, including internal collateral damage, are not good for the reputation of the judiciary.” Ordinary citizens are hardly affected by investigations by the economic and corruption prosecutors. When dealing with courts, it is as a witness or in administrative proceedings. That’s where the judiciary works. ‘Still,’ said Matejka during the Jury Week that had just ended.
Too few applicants
Because there would be more money and posts – but not enough suitable candidates! Organizational measures could help, with young lawyers working as specialist staff for the judges. A corresponding pilot project has now started in the Vienna Regional Court – for the increasingly voluminous business cases.
Source: Krone
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