Judicial Judges Association: "Vehemently opposed" to judicial "Kallikratis"
The Judicial Judges Association (E.D.D.) expresses strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Administrative Procedure Code, demanding changes to the judicial organization and reforms to judicial salaries.
The Judicial Judges Association (E.D.D.) of Greece has declared its strong opposition to a proposed draft of the revised Administrative Procedure Code, expressed in a recent resolution. The E.D.D. is advocating for the incorporation of amendments they have suggested to the Code governing the Organization of Courts and the Status of Judicial Officials while reiterating their objection to plans for the shrinkage of Administrative Courts, termed 'Judicial Kallikratis'. This resistance underscores their concern about the potential negative impacts on the judicial system due to these proposed changes.
Additionally, the E.D.D. is calling for a substantial reform of the constitutional salary framework for judicial officials, which has stagnated at crisis levels. They are also demanding the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th month salary, emphasizing the need for fair remuneration of judicial employees. Their assertion reflects a broader concern that the current salary conditions hinder the effectiveness and integrity of the judicial system, especially during this critical period of reform attempts in the judicial sector.
The resolution speaks to the current context surrounding judicial reforms in Greece, which are aimed at aligning the justice system more closely with EU guidance in order to attract investment. The E.D.D. argues that the central focus of these reforms should be the redesign of the judicial map, indicating that such changes are vital for the robust evolution of justice, crucial for investor confidence and the overall stability of the legal framework in Greece.