RULE OF
LAW
Unfortunately, today several governments across Europe are undermining judicial independence - leaving citizens, and especially minorities, and companies unable to challenge violations of their fundamental rights.
RECLAIM works to ensure governments refrain from interfering with the judiciary and the impartiality of European judges.
WHAT
WE DO
Monitor legal reforms threatening the principle of separations of power.
Provide advocacy support to local initiatives working to grow vibrant constituencies of active citizens for judicial independence.
Bring the stories of embattled judges to EU/Member States officials’ attention.
Develop recommendations for EU policymakers.
Record attacks aimed at eroding public trust in judges or at having their immunity removed.
OUR FEATURED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Go to Court
The Commission should consistently bring before the European Court of Justice Member States deliberately trying to capture the judiciary.
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Create support.
Member States should systematically intervene in support of the Commission in cases before the European Court of Justice addressing rule of law and human rights
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Monitor Trials
Member States should systematically monitor politically motivated disciplinary proceedings against independent judges and be present in court hearings.
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Condition funds
The European Commission should enforce EU conditionality rules and cut off funding to governments involved in attempts to undue check-and-balances.
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Invest in resilience
The European Union should encourage and provide incentives to increase investment in the Member States' judiciaries
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Strengthen trust
Lawmakers and party officials should refrain from voicing disparaging comments against courts and judges.
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Update your CSR policy
Businesses should consider incorporating assaults on the judiciary into their investment and CSR strategies.
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