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European CommissionThe Second Economic Adjustment Programme for Greece. Fourth ReviewΡar /ΡageMoU5.2.3MoU5.2.3.1MoU5.2.3.2Action Deadline Comments StatusBuilding on the 2012 Administrative Courts data reportsand reports by the General Commission for theAdministrative Courts, the Government:Prepares an assessment of the impact of all the pastmeasures aimed at the reduction of the backlog in theadministrative courts.Presents an action plan with structural measures aiming atreducing the backlog of tax cases pending in courts.July 2013July 2013An assessment of the impact of all the past measuresfor the reduction of administrative courts backlogwas submitted on August 1st, 2013.An assessment of the current situation in theadministrative courts and an action plan withproposals for the reduction of tax cases backlog wassubmitted on August 1st, 2013.Observed.Observed.MEFP(37)Reallocate judges to the administrative courts, having inmind the backlog reduction needs.September2013Reallocation of judges has been implemented withPresidential Decree No 107/2013 (GG 140A).Observed.MEFP(37)Adopt an action plan to reduce civil and commercial casebacklogs.September2013The action plan to reduce civil and commercial casebacklogs was submitted on July 31st, 2013.Observed.5.2.4 Non-tax case backlog reductionMoU5.2.4.1MEFP(37)Based on the study on the backlog of non-tax cases incourts conducted by an external body of experts, theGovernment prepares an Action Plan with specificmeasures aiming at continuously reducing the number ofcivil and commercial cases pending in Courts. This shouldinclude short term and longer term actions.To further improve the efficiency of our court system, wewill present to the EC/IMF/ECB staff an assessment of theoperation of magistrates’ courts.July 2013July 2013A study for the Civil Justice in Greece wassubmitted on July 31st, 2013 and an Action Plan isincluded therein with specific measures for thereduction of cases backlog in Courts.An assessment of the operation of magistrate's courtsis included in the study for the Civil Justice inGreece that was submitted on July 31st, 2013 (see5.2.4.1)Observed.Observed.MoU5.2.4.2The Authorities prepare draft legislation on compulsorymediation for small claims.July 2013The MoJ submitted to EC/ECB/IMF, in July, draftlegislation.Observed.5.2.5 Development of e-justice applications in courtsThe Government updates, further refines andMoU operationalizes the e-justice Action Plan.5.2.5.1 Updated versions are to be submitted within 15 calendardays from the expiration of the relevant quarter.QuarterlyQ3 plan submitted on December 6th, 2013 and Q4on January 14th, 2014.Observed.MoU5.2.5.2The action plan will include additional actions as follows:MoU5.2.5.2.iAn evaluation of the use of IT systems in courts. March 2014 To be submitted early April 2014.MoU5.2.5.2.iia timetable, including proposed deadlines, for theextension of case e-registration and e-tracking to all courts.March 2014 To be submitted early April 2014.MoU5.2.5.3Short term actions within the framework of the E-JusticeAction Plan:MoU5.2.5.3.aMoU5.2.5.3.bthe Government ensures the full operation (for all types ofcivil procedures, except of those for which this is notfeasible due to jurisdictional/procedural rules/reasons i.e.payment orders, interim measures, provisional orders) ofthe e-filing project at the Athens Court of First Instance.the Government completes the pilot implementation of e-filing in the Piraeus and Thessaloniki Courts of FirstInstance (provided that the respective Bar Associations cooperatewith the MoJ to meet the above deadline).September2013December2013The system is operational.The system is fully operational in Salonica and inpilot operation in Piraeus.Observed.Observed.MoU5.2.5.4Implementation of integrated e-justice systems within theFramework of the E-justice Action Plan:MoU5.2.5.4.cMoU5.2.5.4.c.ithe Government completes the implementation ofintegrated e-justice applications, enabling e-filing, e-registration and e-tracking for courts that cover themajority of the total in flow of cases in the country:the Magistrate Courts, Civil and Criminal Courts of FirstInstance & the Courts of Appeal of Athens, Piraeus,Thessaloniki & Chalkida, including the respectiveProsecutors Offices;December2015MoU5.2.5.4.c.iiall the Administrative Courts.December2015MoU5.2.5.4.dThe Government completes the extension of the aboveapplications to the other courts.December2017MoU5.2.5.5The Government ensures consistency of the e-Justiceaction plan with the national e-government strategy.ContinuousObserved.Ongoing.114
ANNEXΡar /Action Deadline Comments StatusΡage5.2.6 Promotion of pre-trial conciliation and mediationMoU5.2.6.1MoU5.2.6.2MoU5.2.6.3The Government conducts an assessment of whether theenactment of Law 3898/2010 on mediation in civil andcommercial matters has delivered the results which thelegislation intended to achieve, and presents data andanalyses concerning costs, time and success rates arisingfrom alternative dispute resolution.The Government presents a legislative proposal for theeffective opening of the mediator’s profession to nonlawyers.The Ministry of Justice updates on a monthly basis the listof the Accredited Mediators and the Mediators’ TrainingCentres on its website.5.2.7 Other measures on judicial reformMoU5.2.7.1Assessment of the Law on fair trial and conciliation(4055/2012): The Government conducts an assessmentwhether the enactment of Law 4055/12 has delivered theresults which the legislation intended to achieve, inparticular as regards civil courts, improved case processingin multi-member first instance courts, the speeding-up ofthe issue of provisional measures, the strengthening of theinstitution of ‘voluntary jurisdiction’ in certain matters atthe level of the magistrates’ courts and efficiency gains inenforcement proceedings, and as regards administrativecourts, the strengthening and general application of pilotproceedings in the Council of State and the speeding-up ofthe issue of provisional measures. An interim assessment ispresented, in order to assess the Law after a six-monthregular operation of the courts.September2013December2013ContinuousJuly 2013A study assessing the results of the introduction ofmediation and pre-trial conciliation in Greece, overthe last couple of years, was submitted by the MoJ toEC/ECB/IMF on October 8th, 2013.It has been labelled Prior Action and included law4254 of March 2014 (art. 1, par. IE.2 - GG 85A)On March 5th the list contains 366 (plus 15interstate) mediators and 4 training centers.A study for the Civil Justice in Greece has beensubmitted on July 31st, 2013 and an assessment ofthe enactment of Law 4055/2012 is includedtherein.Observed.NotObserved.Observed.Ongoing.Observed.MoU5.2.7.1the final assessment is presented after a twelve month ofregular operation of the courts.January 2014To be submitted in early April.NotObserved.MoU5.2.7.2MoU5.2.7.2MoU5.2.7.3MEFP(37)MoU5.2.7.4MEFP(37)Administrative review of cases: The Government prepares,in accordance with Law 4048/2012 on better regulation,draft legislation providing for, where appropriate, acompulsory administrative review before an independentcommittee before a case may be brought before theadministrative courts;and submits it to the Greek Parliament.Study on the costs of civil litigation: the Governmentcompletes a study on the costs of civil litigation, its recentincrease and its effects on workload of civil courts,together with recommendations. The study will include atable of court fees in civil and administrative courts(including magistrate courts) per court procedure and foreach degree of jurisdiction, with a break downdistinguishing between court fees and mandatory legal feesfor lawyers, and a further break down of court fees in theirdifferent components. The table should focus on contract,land, insolvency, labour, rent, tax, attachments/seizures,injunctions, summary proceedings.Brief on enforcement measures: the government presentsan initial brief on the current situation and on the legalframework on the enforcement framework of civil (MEFP:...and commercial) decisions, including the powers, tools,fees, and organization of enforcement agents. The briefwill include references to the legislation.6 Efficient Network Industries and Services6.1 Energy PolicyMoU6.1Important reforms are ongoing in the energy sector. Theprivatisation and restructuring of PPC, the transition to theEU target model for the electricity market and theimproved sustainability of the incentives for renewableenergies are part of a comprehensive approach to make thissector competitive and effectively contribute to Greece’sgrowth.6.1.1 PPC restructuring and privatisationMoU6.1.1MEFP(9)MoU6.1.1.1.aMoU6.1.1.1.bFollowing the plan adopted by the Government in itscabinet meeting of 24 July 2013, and published in theOfficial Gazette (FEK 168 Α/24.7.2013), the Governmenttakes the following actions:The Government adopts legislation to provide fullownership unbundling of ADMIE from PPC within thesecond quarter of 2014.The Government adopts legislation to cap the maximumgeneration capacity that can be owned and/or operated byany power generator in Greece, following the definition ofthe assets of the new generation company, and taking intoSeptember2013September2013October 2013December2013September2013September2013Revised draft (excluding tax cases which are all tobe handled by the Internal Review procedure of theMoF) and cost estimate was submitted toEC/ECB/IMF on December 31st, 2013.At this time the proposed plan is to pass legislationduring May and start the implementation of pilotprogram January 2015.Study submitted on November 6th, 2013 toEC/ECB/IMF.A brief on enforcement measures was submitted toEC/ECB/IMF on December 31st, 2013.The provisions for ADMHE were voted from theGreek Parliament.FEK 36/12.02.2014.The draft Law is expected to be submitted toParliament in April and adopted by June 2014.Observed.N/AObserved.Observed.Observed.NotObserved.115
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