National Council for the judiciary
Serving citizens and the justice system
Roles of the Council
The National Council for the judiciary is a constitutional body with a wide range of responsibilities.
Through its power of appointment, it contributes to the management of human resources in the judiciary.
Through its disciplinary role, it aims to ensure that magistrates set an example.
Through its work, it acquires an overall view of the justice system and positions itself as a forum for reflection on its operation and respect for the values of the rule of law.
Referral
Disciplinary complaints about magistrates
If you believe that a member of the judiciary has acted in the performance of his or her duties in a manner contrary to the principles of professional ethics in legal proceedings concerning you and that this conduct is liable to be classified as disciplinary, you may refer the matter to the National Council for the judiciary
Publications
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Opinion of the CNJ on Bill 8748 to establish specialised chambers for economic and financial law within the district courts and the Court of Appeal
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Opinion of the CNJ on the amendments to Bill No. 8694 amending the amended Law of 7 November 1996 on the organisation of the administrative courts, with a view to establishing an asylum and immigration court
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Opinion of the CNJ on Bill No 8433B amending the amended law of 7 June 2012 on "attachés de justice", with a view to revising the conditions for access to the judiciary.
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Annual report CNJ 2025
News
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Opinion of the CNJ on Bill 8748 to establish specialised chambers for economic and financial law within the district courts and the Court of Appeal
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Swearing-in of one new member of the Council
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Assault on June 12th 2026 against a member of the Diekirch Bar
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Swearing-in of one new member of the Council