Public communication and the provision of information to citizens remain dimensions under continuous improvement at the institution of the High Inspector of Justice. Legal education, with the aim of having citizens informed about the mission, competences and responsibilities of the Office of the HIJ, continues to be a focus of the institution’s work.
In addition to the information published on the website and the simplification of the manner of filing a complaint, a short explanatory video (click for the video) has also been produced with the support of the OSCE, on how a complaint is filed with the HIJ.
The video, available on the HIJ website, explains 5 things that every person who is dissatisfied with the conduct of a judge or prosecutor should bear in mind:
- The complaint must be submitted in writing
It may be submitted online, by email, by post or in person at the HIJ. - It must clearly explain what happened
The facts and circumstances must be described and the judge or prosecutor identified. - The violation must fall within the statutory time limit
It must have occurred within 5 years prior to the filing of the complaint. - The HIJ may investigate disciplinary violations
Where there is reasonable doubt of a violation, it may initiate a disciplinary investigation. - The HIJ does not change court decisions
A complaint to the HIJ is not a means of changing a court decision or of obtaining a more favourable one.
Please note:
- Do not confuse a disciplinary complaint with an appeal against a court decision. These are two different procedures.
- If you do not agree with the decision of the HIJ, you may appeal it to the HJC or the HPC within one week of receiving the decision.
