KY Explains Why Supreme Court Judge Selection Cannot Be Moratoriumed
The Judicial Commission (KY) has emphasised that the selection process for Supreme Court judge candidates and ad hoc judge candidates at the Supreme Court (MA) for the year 2026 will continue. The KY acknowledges the input and criticism from civil society regarding a moratorium on the selection of Supreme Court judges.
KY member and spokesperson Anita Kadir stated that the Commission respects all feedback provided by the public. However, she noted that the selection of Supreme Court judges is a constitutional mandate that must be carried out.
“The KY is open to all forms of input and criticism as a form of public control to ensure that the selection process for Supreme Court judges and ad hoc judge candidates at the MA continues to meet the principles of independence, objectivity, transparency, accountability, and integrity,” said Anita.
According to Anita, public criticism is a vital part of the control mechanism regarding the execution of the KY’s authority. Therefore, the Commission ensures that all stages of the selection process are conducted transparently and independently.
She stated that every stage of the selection process has been communicated to the public so that the community can monitor and follow the progress of the process.
Furthermore, the KY has opened space for the public to provide information regarding the track records of the candidates. This information serves as one of the considerations in the selection process for Supreme Court and ad hoc judge candidates at the MA.
Anita assessed that the selection process holds a strategic position as it directly relates to the future of the judicial institution and the level of public trust in the Supreme Court.
“Therefore, the KY has been periodically and continuously conducting evaluations of the selection process implementation to ensure that the mechanisms applied remain relevant, credible, and capable of producing Supreme Court and ad hoc judge candidates at the MA who are of integrity and competence,” she asserted.