Measure 2.3.8

“Development and unification of new methodology for continued training based on compliance analysis results”.

This measure envisages the development of a new methodology for conducting training sessions with the aim of unifying it and complying with the requirements of European standards of judicial training. This is a necessary requirement in order to enhance the quality of training which guarantees that, first, experts will follow the same methodology in carrying out training activities. This does not constitute a restriction of their academic freedom, but on the contrary, since this new methodology will pass the “test” of verifying its design in accordance with European standards, it is one more guarantee to having a sustained uniformity in the way the trainings are conducted. Secondly, the development of a new methodology, in line with European standards, increases not only the quality of training for participants, but also for trainers, and given that the trainers at the School of Magistrates are 90% incumbent judges and prosecutors, of all levels of the system, this methodology directly affects the level of their engagement, the qualitative approach to training and their training in this regard.

Conclusion: This measure is in line with Outcome 2.3.1 and Specific Objective 2.3. It is also an advanced measure compared to the measures provided in CJS I and has a great impact on strengthening the capacity of the School in terms of providing judicial training, which is its exclusive responsibility as provided by law.