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International Law and Human Rights

Constitutional Development Judiciary

IILHR Comments: Higher Judicial Council

Analyzes and comments on the Higher Judicial Council draft law. The main areas of concern and comment include the delineation of too much power into the hands of one individual; the mechanics of the law need to be expanded upon and clarified (nomination, election, and appointment); and the fact that two articles may be unconstitutional as written. Provides article-by-article analysis.