This is the third edition of this study and it can be used as a basis for the analysis of the information related to the indicators for 2005, 2006 and 2007. The evolution of the magistrates' perception of the independence of the judiciary system is relevant for the validation, or invalidation thereof, of relevant public policies which are part of the reform of the judiciary system.

The current edition contains the perceptions of magistrates a year after the passing of Law 247/2005 and almost 3 years after the passing of the 3-law package regulating the judiciary system.

The conclusions of the Study show a high potential for the analysis of the progresses recorded by the two studies, and they will constitute the analysis basis for the drawing up of proposals to improve reform policies.