Professional cooperation between courts of different instances not only contributes to the quality of the judiciary, but also strengthens public trust in its impartiality and consistency, it was assessed at the consultation "Issues in the Practice of Courts - Challenges and Solutions".
The event, organized by the Commercial Court with the support of the AIRE Center, brought together judges from various court instances, with the aim of offering solutions to some of the key legal issues that arise in practice through open dialogue and expert deliberation.
The AIRE Center stated that the opening speeches were given by the President of the Court of Appeal Mirjana Popović, the President of the Commercial Court Mladen Grdinić, and the representative of the AIRE Center Vanja Radević.
"Everyone emphasized the importance of continuous professional development of judges, but also the need for inter-judicial cooperation and sharing of experiences with the aim of harmonizing judicial practice," the statement said.
The Commercial Court, it is added, resolved 2.188 cases by November 12th and achieved a work timeliness of 93,42 percent in relation to the number of cases received.
This, it is emphasized, is an increase in timeliness of 6,53 percent compared to the same period last year.
The statement states that of the total number of resolved cases, 1.604 were resolved within a year.
"But the court still has a large number of unresolved cases older than three years, which is a result of the fact that the court worked with a significantly reduced judicial staff between 2021 and this year," the statement said.
However, as it is added, after a long time, the majority of judicial positions have been filled, so the priority remains achieving greater efficiency and resolving old cases.
Grdinić said that the Commercial Court is faced with complex issues of interpretation of contractual relationships, bankruptcy proceedings and enforcement on a daily basis, which require not only legal knowledge but also a deep understanding of business reality.
"That is why it is of utmost importance for us to speak today with our colleagues from the Appellate and Supreme Courts, because only through the exchange of experiences can we ensure uniform and efficient judicial practice," said Grdinić.
It is stated that the Court of Appeals decided on appeals in 429 civil law cases last year.
Radević said that controversial legal issues are not a sign of the weakness of the legal system, but rather proof of its vitality and the need for constant adjustment to social changes.
"The task of higher courts is not only to correct mistakes, but also to direct practice towards unity and predictability," Radević added.
Popović stated that only through dialogue, like today's, can a judiciary be built that is both consistent and open to development.
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