The Recommendations for the Judiciary Improvements laid out in this position paper and elaborated through 5 specific points which have been analyzed in detail and evaluated as potential drivers, can be applied in further legislative activities and the development of strategies and policies. The recommendations constitute a concise overview of potential focal points during the next legislative term, aimed at contributing to the development of the competitiveness of the Croatian economy and attracting investments to the Republic of Croatia. Recommendations refer to the specialization of judges; amendments to the methodology for the evaluation of judges’ performance; promotion of ADR; creation of a national court register and infrastructural changes and the modernization of communication with parties.

Mr. Jakšić and Mr. Katičić emphasized that they were aware of all the problems presented and agreed that the problems in the system had to be solved, with the emphasis that certain positive developments have been made. As a system, the judiciary is less prone to reforms and they emphasized that changes should start from the Faculty of Law itself, with inevitable specialization, the connection between law and the economy, and digitization. They said that AmCham’s position paper was as a very significant document for the future development of the judiciary and legislative activities. Openness and readiness for all future recommendations and remarks was also expressed, with absolute support for all forms of future cooperation.

AmCham representatives at the meeting included Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director; Marko Porobija, Chair of the Judicial Committee and Svjetlana Momčilović, Policy Manager.