Justice minister planning court system overhaul

Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc (ANO) is preparing a reform of the judiciary that would involve closing or merging courts and public prosecutor’s offices. He says the changes are aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency. “The main goal is to avoid an overgrown management structure,” the minister said, adding that he also plans to slow down the appointment of new judges.

However, opposition politicians and some judicial officials have raised concerns. They warn the reform could reduce access to justice and pose technical challenges. The head of the Judges’ Union, Libor Vávra, cautioned about potential issues with data migration and criticized plans to slow down  the appointment of new judges.