Magistratuur
Judiciary
The magistracy is the body of judges and public prosecutors that exercises the judicial power.
The judiciary constitutes the independent body charged with the administration of justice in civil, criminal and administrative matters. It comprises both the sitting judiciary (judges) and the standing judiciary (members of the Public Prosecution Service). This distinction safeguards objectivity in judicial proceedings.
The significance of the judiciary lies in its constitutional role as a guarantor of the rule of law. Judges and prosecutors are appointed for life to ensure their independence and receive specialised training through the Training and Study Centre for the Judiciary.
In practice, the judiciary plays a vital role in upholding the legal order, with integrity and impartiality remaining paramount in the handling of every case.
“After having worked for years as an advocate, she was appointed to the magistracy.”
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