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Judicial Commission Confirms Supreme Court Nominees Are Qualified

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Approved/passed
  • The Judicial Commission stated that the selection and approval of Supreme Court justice candidates proceeded smoothly this year.
  • Commission Chair Abdul Chair Ramadhan asserted that the process followed all regulations and denied any nepotism or political interference.
  • The House of Representatives approved 11 Supreme Court justices and three ad hoc judges, a process that had stalled in previous years.

The Judicial Commission (KY) has declared the recent selection process for Supreme Court justice candidates as smooth and compliant with all regulations. This year's approval of 11 Supreme Court justices and three ad hoc judges by the House of Representatives (DPR) marks a contrast to previous years when similar selections stalled.

Judicial Commission Chair Abdul Chair Ramadhan emphasized that the process adhered strictly to standard operating procedures and regulations. He expressed confidence that no nepotism tainted the selection, directly addressing concerns that have previously arisen. The commission's assurance aims to counter any perceptions of political influence or irregularities.

In contrast to the smooth proceedings this year, the 2024 selection process for Supreme Court justice candidates faced significant hurdles within the House's Commission III, which oversees legal affairs. The reasons for last year's difficulties were varied, highlighting the challenges in judicial appointments. The commission's current stance suggests a return to a more streamlined and transparent procedure, aiming to restore public trust in the judicial appointment system.

The selection process went smoothly and without a hitch, meaning there were no problems. It followed the standard operating procedures and regulations. No one violated the selection procedures.

โ€” Abdul Chair RamadhanJudicial Commission Chair Abdul Chair Ramadhan speaking to Tempo reporters about the selection process for Supreme Court justice candidates.
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