Judges for Judges
@j4j.bsky.social
Dutch foundation Rechters voor Rechters (Judges for Judges/ J4J) is an independent & non-political foundation set up by judges to support fellow judges abroad who have run into problems or risk problems on account of their profession. judgesforjudges.nl
🌍⚖️The new WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 is out! Judicial independence, the last line of defense against executive overreach, is weakening. The Index shows that judiciaries are losing ground to executive overreach, with rising political interference across justice systems. tinyurl.com/mwj2z5bf
October 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🌍⚖️The new WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 is out! Judicial independence, the last line of defense against executive overreach, is weakening. The Index shows that judiciaries are losing ground to executive overreach, with rising political interference across justice systems. tinyurl.com/mwj2z5bf
⚖️🇭🇺 Hungarian Helsinki Committee published an updated paper on the freedom of expression of judges critical of internal practices: “Attempts to silence judicial dissent in Hungary: the cases of Judge András Kovács & X., a senior scientific advisor at the Kúria.” 👉 tinyurl.com/46ayum3u
Attempts to silence judicial voices – New advocacy paper by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee - Hungarian Helsinki Committee
We published an updated advocacy paper titled “Attempts to silence judicial dissent in Hungary: the cases of Judge András Kovács and X., a senior scientific advisor at the Kúria.” The document explore...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
⚖️🇭🇺 Hungarian Helsinki Committee published an updated paper on the freedom of expression of judges critical of internal practices: “Attempts to silence judicial dissent in Hungary: the cases of Judge András Kovács & X., a senior scientific advisor at the Kúria.” 👉 tinyurl.com/46ayum3u
Tomorrow 28/10 the 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index will reveal how justice, accountability, and fundamental freedoms are shifting across 143 countries.
www.addevent.com/event/XY2687...
👉 Explore the Data & Rankings starting Tuesday at: worldjusticeproject.org/index
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👉 Explore the Data & Rankings starting Tuesday at: worldjusticeproject.org/index
October 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Tomorrow 28/10 the 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index will reveal how justice, accountability, and fundamental freedoms are shifting across 143 countries.
www.addevent.com/event/XY2687...
👉 Explore the Data & Rankings starting Tuesday at: worldjusticeproject.org/index
www.addevent.com/event/XY2687...
👉 Explore the Data & Rankings starting Tuesday at: worldjusticeproject.org/index
🇵🇱⚖️Judge Piotr Gąciarek: The project on neo-judges presented by Minister Żurek ensures the safety of citizens and the stability of the system. (...) It would be great if President Nawrocki would contribute to resolving this difficult situation.
tinyurl.com/3yb87773
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October 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🇵🇱⚖️Judge Piotr Gąciarek: The project on neo-judges presented by Minister Żurek ensures the safety of citizens and the stability of the system. (...) It would be great if President Nawrocki would contribute to resolving this difficult situation.
tinyurl.com/3yb87773
tinyurl.com/3yb87773
⚖️🇵🇱October Resolution of Iustitia with 3 points, i.a. : ‘We expect government & parliament to immediately enact laws regulating the status of neo- judges and reforming the NCoJ, given the November 23, 2025, deadline for implementing the 🇪🇺ECtHR judgement in the Wałęsa case. tinyurl.com/5xhmhzpm
Uchwała Zebrania Zarządu Stowarzyszenia Sędziów Polskich „Iustitia” podjęta na zebraniu z przedstawicielami oddziałów 4 października 2025 r. - Stowarzyszenie Sędziów Polskich Iustitia
Uchwała Zebrania Zarządu Stowarzyszenia Sędziów Polskich „Iustitia” podjęta na zebraniu z przedstawicielami oddziałów 4 października 2025 r. 1. Stowarzyszenie Sędziów Polskich „Iustitia” zwraca się do...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
⚖️🇵🇱October Resolution of Iustitia with 3 points, i.a. : ‘We expect government & parliament to immediately enact laws regulating the status of neo- judges and reforming the NCoJ, given the November 23, 2025, deadline for implementing the 🇪🇺ECtHR judgement in the Wałęsa case. tinyurl.com/5xhmhzpm
⚖️🇵🇱‘The key issue is figuring out what to do with thousands of judges appointed under the former Law and Justice (PiS) party government in a process that both Polish and European courts ruled was flawed and undermined judicial independence.’
Poland’s centrist government is pushing to restore the rule of law undermined by the previous populist administration — but the country’s divided politics mean the chances of success are slim.
Poland tries to restore rule of law in the face of a hostile president
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is vowing to scuttle any effort to change the legal system set up by the previous Law and Justice party government.
www.politico.eu
October 13, 2025 at 4:50 AM
⚖️🇵🇱‘The key issue is figuring out what to do with thousands of judges appointed under the former Law and Justice (PiS) party government in a process that both Polish and European courts ruled was flawed and undermined judicial independence.’
⚖️ Rechter en hoogleraar Kees Sterk spreekt over de positie van collega’s in 🇵🇱Polen en 🇭🇺Hongarije waar de rechtsstaat wordt/is afgebrokkeld. Wat betekent dat voor 🇪🇺Europa? En hoe staat het er eigenlijk voor met de Nederlandse rechtsstaat? tegenlicht.vpro.nl/artikelen/wa...
Dit is het dystopische alternatief voor de rechtsstaat
Rechter en hoogleraar Kees Sterk zag als voorzitter van het ‘Europese Netwerk van Raden voor de Rechtspraak’ van dichtbij hoe de radicaal-rechtse Poolse PiS-regering rechters ontsloeg en langzaam de r...
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August 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
⚖️ Rechter en hoogleraar Kees Sterk spreekt over de positie van collega’s in 🇵🇱Polen en 🇭🇺Hongarije waar de rechtsstaat wordt/is afgebrokkeld. Wat betekent dat voor 🇪🇺Europa? En hoe staat het er eigenlijk voor met de Nederlandse rechtsstaat? tegenlicht.vpro.nl/artikelen/wa...
⚖️ Read the report (🇬🇧🇪🇸) on barriers to justice. J4J joined the 🇨🇴Colombia Caravana that brought together 22 participants from across the 🌎, representing 9 international organisations & working in partnership with 7 Colombian grassroots organisations. 👀 www.colombiancaravana.org.uk/one-year-ago...
August 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
⚖️ Read the report (🇬🇧🇪🇸) on barriers to justice. J4J joined the 🇨🇴Colombia Caravana that brought together 22 participants from across the 🌎, representing 9 international organisations & working in partnership with 7 Colombian grassroots organisations. 👀 www.colombiancaravana.org.uk/one-year-ago...
⚖️La France exprime sa solidarité à l’égard des magistrats visés par cette décision, et réaffirme son soutien sans faille à la CPI et à ses personnels. Leur rôle est essentiel dans la lutte contre l’impunité. tinyurl.com/4rybjyjf
Nations unies - Sanctions américaines contre la Cour pénale internationale (20.08.25)
La France a pris connaissance avec consternation des nouvelles sanctions américaines contre la Cour pénale internationale à l'encontre de quatre de (…)
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August 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
⚖️La France exprime sa solidarité à l’égard des magistrats visés par cette décision, et réaffirme son soutien sans faille à la CPI et à ses personnels. Leur rôle est essentiel dans la lutte contre l’impunité. tinyurl.com/4rybjyjf
The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against 4 ICC Judges 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇫🇯🇸🇳. www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-str...
The ICC strongly rejects new US sanctions against Judges and Deputy Prosecutors
The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against ICC Judges Kimberly Prost (Canada), Judge Nicolas Guillou (France), Deputy...
www.icc-cpi.int
August 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against 4 ICC Judges 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇫🇯🇸🇳. www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-str...
⚖️🇦🇫“Although the global spotlight has dimmed, the danger remains real and immediate. These judges, still known and targeted by the Taliban, face grave risks. The international community must not let them fall through the cracks.”🇦🇫⚖️
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Four Years After the Taliban's Return, Afghan Women Judges Go Deeper Underground
Four Years After the Taliban's Return, Afghan Women Judges Go Deeper Underground - PassBlue
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August 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
⚖️🇦🇫“Although the global spotlight has dimmed, the danger remains real and immediate. These judges, still known and targeted by the Taliban, face grave risks. The international community must not let them fall through the cracks.”🇦🇫⚖️
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🇨🇴⚖️Happy to present the Report of the VIII Visit of the International
Caravan of Jurists on Challenges in Accessing Justice today at the Embassy of Colombia in The Hague. Constructive discussion re the Recommendations to the Colombian state and to the international community.
Caravan of Jurists on Challenges in Accessing Justice today at the Embassy of Colombia in The Hague. Constructive discussion re the Recommendations to the Colombian state and to the international community.
August 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🇨🇴⚖️Happy to present the Report of the VIII Visit of the International
Caravan of Jurists on Challenges in Accessing Justice today at the Embassy of Colombia in The Hague. Constructive discussion re the Recommendations to the Colombian state and to the international community.
Caravan of Jurists on Challenges in Accessing Justice today at the Embassy of Colombia in The Hague. Constructive discussion re the Recommendations to the Colombian state and to the international community.
🇺🇸⚖️The theme of the latest Speak Up for Justice webinar (31 July) is, “Judges Break Their Silence: Attacks, Intimidation, and Threats to Democracy.”
A panel of federal judges and legal advocates speaking out! ⚖️🇺🇸You can watch the recording via this 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/speakupfor…
A panel of federal judges and legal advocates speaking out! ⚖️🇺🇸You can watch the recording via this 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/speakupfor…
August 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🇺🇸⚖️The theme of the latest Speak Up for Justice webinar (31 July) is, “Judges Break Their Silence: Attacks, Intimidation, and Threats to Democracy.”
A panel of federal judges and legal advocates speaking out! ⚖️🇺🇸You can watch the recording via this 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/speakupfor…
A panel of federal judges and legal advocates speaking out! ⚖️🇺🇸You can watch the recording via this 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/speakupfor…
De VS hebben financiële sancties ingesteld tegen rechter Alexandre de Moraes vh Braziliaanse Hooggerechtshof. Voor zover bekend is dit de eerste keer dat Washington de Magnitski-wetgeving inzet tegen een lid van de rechterlijke macht in een democratisch land.www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/vs-…
August 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
De VS hebben financiële sancties ingesteld tegen rechter Alexandre de Moraes vh Braziliaanse Hooggerechtshof. Voor zover bekend is dit de eerste keer dat Washington de Magnitski-wetgeving inzet tegen een lid van de rechterlijke macht in een democratisch land.www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/vs-…
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Possibly the first ever Justice Minister of an EUMS to have won a rule of law-related case in Strasbourg prior to his appointment after being personally targeted repeatedly for speaking out in defence of the rule of law hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre?i=001-21...
July 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Possibly the first ever Justice Minister of an EUMS to have won a rule of law-related case in Strasbourg prior to his appointment after being personally targeted repeatedly for speaking out in defence of the rule of law hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre?i=001-21...
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NEW: AG Pam Bondi is taking a swing tonight at Chief Judge Boasberg over remarks he purportedly made at a conference in March — with Chief Justice Roberts watching — warning that the Trump admin might seek to defy court orders.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
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Trump admin escalates its war with the courts — this time targeting Judge Boasberg
The Justice Department filed a misconduct complaint against the chief district judge in Washington D.C.
www.politico.com
July 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
NEW: AG Pam Bondi is taking a swing tonight at Chief Judge Boasberg over remarks he purportedly made at a conference in March — with Chief Justice Roberts watching — warning that the Trump admin might seek to defy court orders.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
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📣 Impressive line-up on an urgent topic:
🛑 The Path to Authoritarianism – Backsliding Democracies and the Role of the Institutions ⚖️ (webinar)
📅Monday, July 7, 2025
🕓 4:00 – 5:50 PM (CEST)
✅ Registration required: backslidingdemocracies.org/registration
Judges for Judges is a proud supporter!
🛑 The Path to Authoritarianism – Backsliding Democracies and the Role of the Institutions ⚖️ (webinar)
📅Monday, July 7, 2025
🕓 4:00 – 5:50 PM (CEST)
✅ Registration required: backslidingdemocracies.org/registration
Judges for Judges is a proud supporter!
July 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📣 Impressive line-up on an urgent topic:
🛑 The Path to Authoritarianism – Backsliding Democracies and the Role of the Institutions ⚖️ (webinar)
📅Monday, July 7, 2025
🕓 4:00 – 5:50 PM (CEST)
✅ Registration required: backslidingdemocracies.org/registration
Judges for Judges is a proud supporter!
🛑 The Path to Authoritarianism – Backsliding Democracies and the Role of the Institutions ⚖️ (webinar)
📅Monday, July 7, 2025
🕓 4:00 – 5:50 PM (CEST)
✅ Registration required: backslidingdemocracies.org/registration
Judges for Judges is a proud supporter!
🇺🇸⚖️“The lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against the district’s chief judge and 14 other federal judges who serve on the bench in Maryland makes clear how strained the relationship between the executive and judicial branches has become.” ⚖️ 🇺🇸 tinyurl.com/37yu5e8e
Trump Administration Sues Federal Bench in Maryland, Escalating Fight With Judiciary
www.nytimes.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🇺🇸⚖️“The lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against the district’s chief judge and 14 other federal judges who serve on the bench in Maryland makes clear how strained the relationship between the executive and judicial branches has become.” ⚖️ 🇺🇸 tinyurl.com/37yu5e8e
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4/4 🎧 Listen now on:
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June 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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3/4 In this episode, we explore:
• The causes and goals of political discourse targeting judges
• How to distinguish legitimate critique from attempts to undermine judicial independence
• Options courts have when navigating these attacks
• The broader consequences for democracy and the rule of law
• The causes and goals of political discourse targeting judges
• How to distinguish legitimate critique from attempts to undermine judicial independence
• Options courts have when navigating these attacks
• The broader consequences for democracy and the rule of law
June 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
3/4 In this episode, we explore:
• The causes and goals of political discourse targeting judges
• How to distinguish legitimate critique from attempts to undermine judicial independence
• Options courts have when navigating these attacks
• The broader consequences for democracy and the rule of law
• The causes and goals of political discourse targeting judges
• How to distinguish legitimate critique from attempts to undermine judicial independence
• Options courts have when navigating these attacks
• The broader consequences for democracy and the rule of law
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2/4 Around the world, political attacks on the judiciary are intensifying. But what lies behind these tactics? Are they part of broader strategies to dismantle democratic checks and balances?
Judges as the Enemy - Politicized Justice | Backsliding Democracies - The Role of the Judiciary
www.backslidingdemocracies.org
June 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
2/4 Around the world, political attacks on the judiciary are intensifying. But what lies behind these tactics? Are they part of broader strategies to dismantle democratic checks and balances?
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1/4 New Podcast Episode Out Now!
📢 Judges as the Enemy, Politicized Justice – the first episode in our series Backsliding Democracies: The Role of the Judiciary – is now live across all major platforms.
📢 Judges as the Enemy, Politicized Justice – the first episode in our series Backsliding Democracies: The Role of the Judiciary – is now live across all major platforms.
June 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
1/4 New Podcast Episode Out Now!
📢 Judges as the Enemy, Politicized Justice – the first episode in our series Backsliding Democracies: The Role of the Judiciary – is now live across all major platforms.
📢 Judges as the Enemy, Politicized Justice – the first episode in our series Backsliding Democracies: The Role of the Judiciary – is now live across all major platforms.
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Speaking of systemic rule of law violations ignored by the EU for years, see this latest @verfassungsblog.de by one of the leading experts on the first - and disappointing - ECJ preliminary judgment answering i.a. questions on the basis of Art 19(1) TEU aka principle of effective judicial protection
Bulgaria’s judicial bodies operate on expired mandates, blocked from renewal by political deadlock. RADOSVETA VASSILEVA (@radosvetavassileva.bsky.social) argues that a long-awaited CJEU judgment fails to confront the resulting collapse in judicial accountability.
verfassungsblog.de/hot-rule-of-...
verfassungsblog.de/hot-rule-of-...
June 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Speaking of systemic rule of law violations ignored by the EU for years, see this latest @verfassungsblog.de by one of the leading experts on the first - and disappointing - ECJ preliminary judgment answering i.a. questions on the basis of Art 19(1) TEU aka principle of effective judicial protection
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Bulgaria’s judicial bodies operate on expired mandates, blocked from renewal by political deadlock. RADOSVETA VASSILEVA (@radosvetavassileva.bsky.social) argues that a long-awaited CJEU judgment fails to confront the resulting collapse in judicial accountability.
verfassungsblog.de/hot-rule-of-...
verfassungsblog.de/hot-rule-of-...
May 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Bulgaria’s judicial bodies operate on expired mandates, blocked from renewal by political deadlock. RADOSVETA VASSILEVA (@radosvetavassileva.bsky.social) argues that a long-awaited CJEU judgment fails to confront the resulting collapse in judicial accountability.
verfassungsblog.de/hot-rule-of-...
verfassungsblog.de/hot-rule-of-...
“These measures are a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an international judicial institution which operates under the mandate from 125 States Parties from all corners of the globe.”
www.icc-cpi.int/news/interna...
www.icc-cpi.int/news/interna...
The International Criminal Court deplores new sanctions from the US administration against ICC Officials
The International Criminal Court (ICC) deplores the additional designations for sanctions which were announced today by the United States of four judges of the Court: Second Vice-President Reine Adela...
www.icc-cpi.int
June 6, 2025 at 4:43 AM
“These measures are a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an international judicial institution which operates under the mandate from 125 States Parties from all corners of the globe.”
www.icc-cpi.int/news/interna...
www.icc-cpi.int/news/interna...