Argentine Political Club backs new Supreme Court regulation for choosing judges

The Argentine Political Club has publicly backed a new regulation proposed by the Supreme Court for selecting judges, a move that signals a significant push towards enhancing the efficiency and agility of judicial appointments. In a statement titled "Suitability, Openness, and Transparency in Judicial Appointments," the Club expressed its support for the regulation, which aims to curb the discretionary power of political actors in choosing magistrates.

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El resultado no alcanzó las metas pretendidas. Si bien gran parte de los jueces son idóneos, no es menos cierto que la elección discrecional del poder político generó nombramientos en los que primó la simpatía política sobre los criterios objetivos de conocimiento del derecho, títulos académicos avanzados, publicaciones relevantes, ejercicios notables de la profesión o de la docencia

While acknowledging the intention behind the 1994 constitutional reform that introduced the Council of the Magistracy to foster pluralistic representation and depoliticize judicial selection, the Club pointed out that the current system has fallen short of its goals. The statement highlighted that although many judges are indeed suitable, the "discretionary election by political power" has often led to appointments based on political sympathy rather than objective criteria such as legal knowledge, advanced academic titles, relevant publications, or notable professional and teaching experience.

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This endorsement is particularly noteworthy as the Council of the Magistracy is currently debating the proposed changes by Justices Carlos Rosenkrantz and Ricardo Lorenzetti. The Club's strong backing for a system that "avoids selection by decree" and prioritizes merit and discernment is a clear call for reform. They assert that "no institutional reform can dispense with the quality of the officials who embody it" and view the Court's proposal as a crucial step toward restoring the legitimacy and credibility of the judiciary in the eyes of society. The Club's urgent plea to the Council underscores the widespread desire for a justice system led by the most capable, impartial, and upright individuals.

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