The book "Judicial Evaluation" offers a comprehensive analysis of the evaluation of courts and judges in nine European countries. It highlights the challenges and questions arising from the balance between independence and accountability. By examining the role of courts as part of the government, the importance of legitimacy and authority in the judiciary is emphasized. The work expands the understanding of accountability and stresses that independence is merely a means to ensure impartiality. The authors, Richard Mohr and Francesco Contini, acknowledge the relevance of interests, values, and traditions from law, public management, and civil society for judicial evaluation. The proposed criteria for effective court evaluation include respecting the core values and roles of the courts, as well as involving all stakeholders, including the public, to ensure that evaluations have practical impacts on justice systems. The book concludes with concrete suggestions for improving impartiality, accountability, and democracy in judicial administration.