1 Amendments of Christian SAGARTZ related to 2020/2072(INL)
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that an independent and impartial judiciary is an indispensable cornerstone of the rule of law; highlights that the requirement that courts and lawyers be independent is of the essence to the fundamental right to effective judicial protection and a fair trial and to ensure that all rights deriving from Union law are protected; stresses that every national court is also a European court when applying Union law; is worried that recent attacks on the rule of law have mainly consisted of attempts to jeopardise judicial independence; emphasises that all citizens have the right to be advised, defended and represented by an independent lawyer according to Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights;