The next issue of the 24KZ TV channel's «According to the Law» program was devoted to the activities of the Supreme Judicial Council and ongoing reforms in the judicial system

The next issue of the 24KZ TV channel's «According to the Law» program was devoted to the activities of the Supreme Judicial Council and ongoing reforms in the judicial system.

During the program a key areas of the Council's work aimed at increasing the transparency and effectiveness of the judiciary were discussed.

Special attention is paid to changes in the selection process of judges. As part of the modernization of procedures, the Council has significantly increased the frequency of qualifying exams and competitive stages. By instruction of the Chairman of the Council Dmitriy Malakhov, the approaches have been updated, the requirements for candidates have been strengthened, and objective and transparent evaluation criteria have been introduced. All these measures are aimed at filling judicial vacancies in a high-quality and timely manner and increasing citizens' confidence in justice.

In parallel, the judicial training system is being improved. Under the personal leadership of Dmitriy Malakhov, the Chairman of the Council, the Concept on Development of the Academy of Justice for 2025-2027 was approved for the first time - a program document, defining key areas for the modernization of judicial education and scientific activities.

Within the framework of the Concept, a scientific and pedagogical master's degree has been opened, the individualized courses for current judges have been introduced. The Academy has also received licenses for openning doctoral studies, and its scientific journal «Bulletin of the Academy» is included into the list of publications, recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

It was also noted in the issue that the Judicial Jury, operating under the Supreme Judicial Council, plays a special role in strengthening the independence of the judiciary. Its activities are primarily aimed at protecting judges from undue influence and ensuring fair consideration of disciplinary liability issues. This institution has become an important element of the reforms, contributing to strengthening guarantees of independence and increasing confidence in the judicial system.

The implementation of consistent reforms confirms the commitment of the Supreme Judicial Council to the principles of transparency, professionalism and openness in the formation of the judiciary.