The Judicial Commission (KY) is a vital part of the constitutional\nmechanism to maintain and improve the judicial power. This institution\nshould not be viewed as being in opposition to the judiciary.<\/p>\n
The Chairman of the Judicial Commission, Abdul Chair Ramadhan,\nemphasised the importance of strengthening the oversight of judges to\nachieve good governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe KY is an essential part of the constitutional mechanism to\nmaintain and perfect judicial power. This institution should not be\nperceived as being in conflict with the judiciary,\u201d Chair stated in a\nwritten statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He delivered these remarks during a public lecture at the Faculty of\nLaw, Hasanuddin University (Unhas), Makassar, South Sulawesi, on\nWednesday (30\/9), themed around the role of the KY in perfecting\njudicial power and achieving good governance.<\/p>\n
Chair noted that while court decisions appear on paper, their impact\nreaches the lives of those seeking justice. Therefore, judicial\nindependence must be accompanied by integrity and ethical\naccountability.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that the KY\u2019s oversight is directed at the conduct of\njudges, not intended to intervene in court decisions.<\/p>\n
\u201cOversight is required so that independence remains within the\ncorridors of ethics and law, while simultaneously preserving the honour\nand nobility of the judges\u2019 dignity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Chair also highlighted the need to clarify the relationship between\nthe authority of the KY and the Supreme Court, particularly regarding\njudicial oversight.<\/p>\n
He assessed that a revision of the Judicial Commission Law is\nnecessary so that the oversight function can operate more effectively.\nFurthermore, trial monitoring and mechanisms that reconcile judicial\nindependence with accountability must be strengthened.<\/p>\n
Members of the KY, including Andi Muhammad Asrun, and the Dean of the\nUnhas Faculty of Law, Hamzah Halim, also attended the public\nlecture.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndependence must go hand in hand with integrity, transparency,\naccountability, and the honour of the judicial profession,\u201d Chair\nadded.<\/p>\n
According to him, judicial independence and accountability should not\nbe pitted against each other. Independence protects judges from\nintervention, whereas accountability protects the public from the abuse\nof power.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen both operate in tandem, they build a judiciary that is clean,\nauthoritative, and trusted,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Hamzah reminded students that legal education extends beyond the\nability to read regulations or construct arguments. Law faculties also\nbear the responsibility of shaping legal professionals who possess moral\nfortitude and a sensitivity to justice.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is hoped that this public lecture serves as a space for dialogue,\na place where students can test ideas and understand that public trust\nis supported by the integrity of those who administer the law,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ky-emphasises-judicial-oversight-to-safeguard-judicial-integrity-1790870365", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }