Friday, August 14 2020 12:31

ArmInfo.Candidates for the position of judges of the anti- corruption court will undergo multi-stage short listing. This was announced on August 14 by the  Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Srbuhi Galyan  during the discussions on the establishment of this judicial body.

It should be reminded that the relevant draft, which has already been  submitted for public discussion, proposes to create a specialized  anti-corruption court with at least 25 judges, 20 of whom will  consider cases on corruption offenses provided for by Appendix 6 of  the RA Criminal Code, and 5 - cases arising from applications and  claims filed under the law on the recovery of property of illegal  origin. The package of projects also proposes to create a specialized  anti-corruption court of appeal with at least 10 judges.  According  to the proposed draft amendments, the criminal chamber in the Court  of Cassation will consist of 8 judges, and the civil and  administrative chamber - 13 judges, respectively.

The draft establishes the procedure for replenishing the  anti-corruption specialization department of the list of candidates  for judges, as well as requirements for these candidates,  restrictions on appointment as judges, and the structure of  verification in all instances of the integrity of candidates for  judges. In particular, as Galyan informed, the integrity of a  candidate for a judge will be checked by the Anti- Corruption  Commission, taking into account the expert advisory opinion. Certain  requirements are imposed on candidates for the office of a judge.  Thus, the candidacies will not be considered if, during the  performance of their previous duties, they received disciplinary  action and were brought to disciplinary responsibility. In addition,  those candidates, according to whose court decisions the ECHR  subsequently revealed violations of human rights, will not be  considered.

Galyan also noted that the competition for the position of judges  will be held on an open and transparent basis, and the public will  have the opportunity to get acquainted with this information.  Competitively selected candidates will take specialized courses and  will be appointed to judicial positions based on positive ratings.