Judges warn courts “on verge of collapse” due to low salaries of court employees

The Czech judiciary is severely underfinanced and is on the verge of collapse, the country’s chief judges warn in a statement released by the Supreme Court on Monday. They say that many experienced court employees are leaving over low salaries and unless corrective action is taken by the government many courts may soon have to significantly restrict their activities. Justice Minister Pavel Blažek, who is on a working visit to Georgia, has reportedly promised to deal with the matter upon his return.