Disciplinary procedures still lack significant preventive effect, although their number is high compared to the European average, warned representatives of the EC in the Progress Report on BiH's Path to the EU. During the year 2022, the Disciplinary Prosecutor's Office (DPO) received 840 complaints (9.2% less compared to 2021), of which 76 were initiated ex officio against holders of judicial functions (7% more compared to 2021), and filed 41 disciplinary lawsuits, including six against chief prosecutors and presidents of courts.

he European Commission's progress report on BiH specifically highlighted the problem of challenging the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court of BiH and obstructions in appointing missing judges. Among other things, the report states: "The Constitutional Court suspended the application, and then annulled several legal and political acts passed by the Republika Srpska. At the end of 2022, two judges of the Constitutional Court of BiH ended their mandate due to retirement. The entity assemblies have not yet initiated the process for their replacement, which makes the Court's decision-making process difficult.

Amendments to the law on the HJPC do not ensure an adequate asset verification system for judges and prosecutors Amendments to the law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH are one of the 14 priorities that BiH must meet for the European Council to approve the start of membership negotiations. The authorities of BiH adopted these amendments in September 2023, but as stated in the BiH Progress Report, what was adopted differs from what is needed to fulfill this condition.

Nedavne izmjene Zakona o Visokom sudskom i tužilačkom vijeću Bosne i Hercegovine donose niz značajnih promjena s ciljem unapređenja pravosudnog sustava zemlje. Ove promjene obuhvaćaju aspekte transparentnosti, odgovornosti i integriteta nosilaca pravosudnih funkcija te ciljaju na jačanje povjerenja javnosti u pravosudne institucije.

Introducing a new project in the justice sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In conjunction with the MATRA program of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this initiative will follow the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to support justice delivery. Our integration of technology, engagement with civil society, and enforcement of transparent accountability measures will pave the way for transformative change. We look forward to providing you with further details regarding our collaborative journey toward a renewed justice system in the coming months.