INTERNATIONAL UNION OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Budget
€25 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.75 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The purpose of the UIHJ is to represent its members to international organisations and ensure collaboration with national professional bodies. The UIHJ aims the promotion of international treaties and efficient and effective national procedural and enforcement law; to improve such legislation and to promote ideas, projects and initiatives which help to move forward and elevate the independent structure of judicial officers. Furthermore, the UIHJ takes part in the organisation of judicial officers, notably via its involvement in the establishment and development of national professional organisations which intend to become members of the UIHJ. The UIHJ is proactively involved, wherever possible, to strengthen the rule of law, to increase the status of the profession of judicial officer and offer its expertise for judicial reform.
EU Legislative Interests
The International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ) represents the interests and expertise of judicial officers (enforcement agents/bailiffs) at international and European level. Its activities in relation to European Union legislation focus primarily on policies and legal instruments affecting the effective enforcement of judicial decisions, cross-border civil justice, digitalisation of justice, and the professional framework of judicial enforcement. In particular, the UIHJ follows and contributes to discussions concerning EU legislation and initiatives in the field of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters, including instruments relating to the recognition and enforcement of judgments, service of documents, asset recovery, and the digitalisation of judicial procedures. These areas are essential for ensuring the effective implementation of court decisions across borders within the European Union and for strengthening access to justice and the rule of law. The organisation represents its interests by providing expertise and practical feedback from enforcement professionals to European institutions, participating in consultations, conferences, and expert discussions related to justice policy, and cooperating with European networks and professional organisations in the legal sector. The UIHJ also contributes to EU-supported training programmes and projects aimed at improving the efficiency of justice systems, enhancing professional training for legal practitioners, and promoting interoperability and innovation in judicial enforcement. Through these activities, the UIHJ seeks to ensure that EU legislative and policy developments take into account the practical realities of the enforcement phase of judicial proceedings and support the efficient implementation of court decisions across Member States.
Communication Activities
The International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ) regularly organises and participates in conferences, workshops, and training activities related to European civil justice and the enforcement of judicial decisions. These activities aim to inform professionals and stakeholders about developments in EU policies and legislation in the field of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters, as well as the digitalisation of justice. UIHJ contributes to EU-supported training programmes and projects involving legal practitioners such as judges, lawyers, and judicial officers. These initiatives include seminars, capacity-building activities, and conferences organised in cooperation with recognised European training institutions and professional organisations. They focus in particular on cross-border enforcement, mutual recognition of judgments, digital tools in justice systems, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain in the justice sector. The organisation also disseminates information through publications, newsletters, reports, and online communication channels. These publications provide updates on EU legislative developments, best practices in judicial enforcement, and the outcomes of EU-funded projects and professional exchanges. Through these communication activities, the UIHJ promotes awareness of EU justice policies, facilitates dialogue between legal professionals and policymakers, and contributes to the exchange of knowledge and best practices across Member States.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
The International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ) is an international non-governmental organisation that brings together national professional organisations of judicial officers (bailiffs/enforcement agents). Through these member organisations, the UIHJ represents the profession at international level and cooperates with a number of international and European institutions and networks active in the field of justice and the rule of law. UIHJ maintains institutional cooperation or partnerships with several organisations and international bodies, including in particular: The European Commission in the framework of EU-funded projects and justice policy discussions. The Council of Europe, notably through cooperation with the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) in matters related to international judicial cooperation. The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) regarding international instruments affecting enforcement procedures. The European Law Institute (ELI), particularly in work relating to digital assets and civil procedure. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in projects related to justice reform and enforcement mechanisms in certain jurisdictions. The International Association of Judges (IAJ) and other professional legal networks with which the UIHJ maintains dialogue and cooperation. The UIHJ also collaborates with European professional organisations representing legal practitioners and contributes to international networks promoting effective judicial enforcement and access to justice. More information about the organisation and its international cooperation activities is available on the UIHJ website: https://www.uihj.com
Organisation Members
The UIHJ members are : 1. Afrique du Sud : Sanaps 2. Afrique du Sud : SABFS 3. Albanie 4. Algérie 5. Allemagne 6. Antigua-et-Barbuda (Membre de la CCJ) 7. Argentine – Dirección General de Mandamientos de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nacion de Republica Argentina (Mandamientos) 8. Arméni 9. Autriche 10. Barbade (Membre de la CCJ) 11. Belarus 12. Belgique 13. Belize (Membre de la CCJ) 14. Bénin 15. Brésil – FENASSOJAF 16. Brésil – FESOJUS 17. Brésil – AFOJEBRA 18. Bulgarie 19. Burkina Faso 20. Cameroun 21. Canada (Province du Québec) 22. République centrafricaine 23. Chili 24. Chypre 25. Colombie 26. Congo 27. République démocratique du Congo 28. Côte d’Ivoire - 29. Cour caribéenne de justice (CCJ) 30. Cuba 31. Danemark 32. Dominique (Membre de la CCJ) 33. Emirat de Dubaï 34. Ecosse 35. Egypte 36. Espagne 37. Estonie 38. Eswatini 39. Finlande 40. France 41. Gabon 42. Géorgie 43. Grèce 44. Grenade (Membre de la CCJ) 45. Guinée 46. Guinée Bissau 47. Guyana (Membre de la CCJ) 48. Haïti 49. Hongrie 50. Italie 51. Jamaïque (Membre de la CCJ) 52. Kazakhstan 53. Kenya 54. Kirghizistan 55. Kosovo* 56. Lesotho 57. Lettonie 58. Lituanie 59. Luxembourg 60. Macédoine du Nord 61. Madagascar 62. Malawi 63. Mali 64. Maroc 65. Ile Maurice 66. Mauritanie 67. Moldavie 68. Mongolie 69. Monténégro 70. Namibie 71. Niger 72. Norvège 73. Ouganda 74. Ouzbékistan 75. Pays-Bas 76. Pologne 77. Polynésie française (Chambre des huissiers de justice de Polynésie française) : 78. Portugal 79. Roumanie 80. Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès (Membre de la CCJ) 81. Sainte-Lucie (Membre de la CCJ) 82. Saint-Vincent-et-les Grenadines (Membre de la CCJ) 83. Sénégal 84. Serbie - 85. Slovaquie 86. Slovénie 87. Suède 88. Suisse 89. Suriname (Membre de la CCJ) 90. Tchad 91. République tchèque 92. Thaïlande - 93. Togo 94. Trinité-et-Tobago (Membre de la CCJ) 95. Tunisie - 96. Etats-Unis d’Amérique (NAPPS - National Association of Professional Process Servers) 97. Etats Unis d’Amérique (NSA - National Sheriffs’ Association) 98. Ukraine 99. Ukraine – Chambre des huissiers de justice privés – 100. Zambie - 101. Zimbabwe - You will also find them on our Website : https://www.uihj.com/about-us-2/members-of-the-uihj/ Board members : https://www.uihj.com/about-us-2/operation/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.