Dear visitors of this website!
In the capacity of the head of the office of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ), I have the pleasure to share this message with you in the framework of the establishment and function of the institution of the HIJ.
Beginning on 1 February 2020, the HIJ was established as a new constitutional institution responsible for reviewing complaints, investigating disciplinary violations and initiating disciplinary proceedings against judges and prosecutors of all levels, members of the High Judicial Council, members of the High Prosecutorial Council and the Prosecutor General.
As a new institution, creating a culture of independence, professionalism and effectiveness is both a legal obligation and a challenge. In this regard, setting standards on the manner of reviewing complaints, of handling them expediently and ex officio investigating disciplinary violations, is of particular and immediate importance.
Simultaneously, I would like to assess in advance that the strengthening of the responsibility of judges and prosecutors in the performance of their duty on one hand, and on the other hand, the motivation of individuals and bodies which the law empowers the right to file complaints against violations found, are extremely crucial tools to change the culture of indifference, of accepting irregular behavior, or in violation of the law. This process must balance between the public interest principles for the administration of justice and the respect for the rights of individuals, the principle of legality, the fair and impartial judgment, as well as the separation of powers.
In this context, with the purpose of achieving this goal, it requires a continuous and intensive cooperation and commitment between the Office of the High Inspector of Justice and citizens, institutions, media, or civil society organizations who can contribute to the denunciation of facts or violations which may be committed by magistrates.
With reference to the above, I invite you to explore the official website of our institution. Let this site serve as a communication platform between us as well as an important tool which will ensure not only the fulfillment of the mission of the institution of the High Inspector of Justice as efficiently as possible, but also the respect for the individual rights.
Respectfully
Artur Metani