HUMAN RESOURCES – CATALYST IN THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Author
, Doctor habilitatum in Economics, Professor, Strada Mitropolit Gavriil Bănulescu-Bodoni 61, Chișinău 2005, Молдова
, PhD Student, Republic of Moldova, Chisinau

In heading

 Economic theory of law;

Signed print

 25.03.2025

Issues number

 2025 - № 1 (60)

Page

 28-44

Type of articles

 Scientific article

Code UDK

 331.101.262:347.97/.99(478)

ISSN print

 2411-5584

Abstract

 In this scientific endeavour the role and significance of human resources in the reform of the judicial system in the Republic of Moldova is analysed. The reform of the justice system is one of the overall objectives of the Republic of Moldova, as well as a primary requirement for accession to the European Union. Although, during the last two decades concrete steps have been taken to reform the judicial system, the process has not been completed and human resource is deemed as the catalyst of this reform. In this context, in this paper we present the efforts made by the decision makers of public institutions in the last 2–3 years to successfully carry out this reform by adopting and adjusting the legal framework, focused on ensuring the independence and integrity of judges and other court personnel. In order to assess the actions undertaken to reform the judiciary, a sociological survey was conducted among 252 respondents, employees of the courts. The results show a certain scepticism on the part of the respondents.

Keywords

 human resources, justice reform, judge, courts, professional integrity, independence of judges.

Reviewer

External reviewer

Article in PDF

 Economic Theory and Law, 1-2025-28-44

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Code DOI

 https://doi.org/10.31359/2411-5584-2025-60-1-28

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