SC at Tipping Point Over Administrative Independence: Suood

Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood strongly criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for impeding the administrative autonomy of the judiciary during an appeal hearing. He questioned the JSC's sluggishness in appointing judges and highlighted that the Secretary General position of the Supreme Court has been vacant for over two years. Suood remarked that the Supreme Court is at a standstill and lacks administrative capacity, relying on external resources. The JSC lawyers committed to addressing the issue. The JSC, which includes representatives from courts, parliament, civil service, lawyers, and citizens, has faced previous criticism for being influenced by the executive or legislative branches.

Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood strongly criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for impeding the administrative autonomy of the judiciary during an appeal hearing. He questioned the JSC's sluggishness in appointing judges and highlighted that the Secretary General position of the Supreme Court has been vacant for over two years. Suood remarked that the Supreme Court is at a standstill and lacks administrative capacity, relying on external resources. The JSC lawyers committed to addressing the issue. The JSC, which includes representatives from courts, parliament, civil service, lawyers, and citizens, has faced previous criticism for being influenced by the executive or legislative branches.

Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood strongly criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for impeding the administrative autonomy of the judiciary during an appeal hearing. He questioned the JSC's sluggishness in appointing judges and highlighted that the Secretary General position of the Supreme Court has been vacant for over two years. Suood remarked that the Supreme Court is at a standstill and lacks administrative capacity, relying on external resources. The JSC lawyers committed to addressing the issue. The JSC, which includes representatives from courts, parliament, civil service, lawyers, and citizens, has faced previous criticism for being influenced by the executive or legislative branches.

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