Today marks the 19th World Day of Judicial Officers: at the forefront of law enforcement and strengthening trust in the Czech rule of law
Prague, 11 June 2026 – Judicial officers around the world across five continents are marking their professional day today, and the Czech Republic is no exception. This year’s 19th World Day of Judicial Officers is traditionally observed on the second Thursday in June. The date was originally set as a fixed day on 12 June by the International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ), but was later changed to a movable date and aligned with a working day. The first observance of the day took place in 2007.
“This year is also exceptional for Czech judicial officers, as this autumn we will mark 25 years since the establishment of our profession and its firm anchoring within the domestic judicial system,” recalls Jan Mlynarčík, President of the Czech Chamber of Judicial Officers. The aim of the World Day is to bring the work of judicial officers closer to the public as an indispensable part of the legal system, to raise awareness of the enforceability of law, and to open discussions on current issues such as the balance between debtors and creditors, the protection of human rights in enforcement proceedings, and the use of artificial intelligence in this legal field.
The Chamber itself was established in 2001 by Act No. 120/2001 Coll. (the Enforcement Code). This created a new legal profession of judicial officers, with the Czech Chamber of Judicial Officers based in Brno serving as the self-governing professional organisation of these public officials. Members of the Chamber will commemorate the quarter-century anniversary in a few months through an international professional conference and a series of other events.
For this year’s 19th World Day, the International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ) has chosen the theme: “Judicial Officer: on the front line of a changing world”. According to the UIHJ, judicial officers, as legal professionals serving both justice and citizens, play a key role in maintaining trust in institutions and protecting social balance. They ensure the effective enforcement of judicial decisions and contribute to maintaining confidence in the judicial system as a whole.
In a time of profound technological, economic, and social transformation, judicial officers face many new challenges. Their role goes far beyond mere enforcement of court decisions; they also often act as mediators, advisors, and key actors in conflict prevention. The International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ) is an international non-governmental organisation founded in 1952. With 93 national member organisations from 76 countries, it represents the profession of judicial officers and enforcement professionals across five continents.
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The Czech Chamber of Judicial Officers is established by Act No. 120/2001 Coll. and is a professional self-governing organisation of judicial officers. Membership is mandatory for all judicial officers by law, and an officer becomes a member upon appointment.
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More about the UIHJ: http://www.uihj.com/