An article by the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Dmitriy Malakhov «Kazakhstan's Approach to Embed Judicial Independence Through Institutional Reform» is published in the international English-language edition «Brussels Morning»

An article by the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Dmitriy Malakhov «Kazakhstan's Approach to Embed Judicial Independence Through Institutional Reform» is published in the international English-language edition «Brussels Morning».

The article describes in detail the aspects of large-scale transformations in the judicial system of Kazakhstan aimed at formation and strengthening of a professional, independent and transparent judicial corps of the country.

Among the key measures the author highlighted the establishment of high standards of the judicial profession, the introduction of transparent and multi-stage procedures for the selection of judges, strengthening guarantees for the independence of judges, the transfer of the Academy of Justice to the Council, the development of its educational and scientific base, updating curricula, ensuring transparency of personnel decisions and involvement of legal and civil society into the work of the Supreme Judicial Council.

«The formation of a professional and independent judicial corps is a systematic and comprehensive work, in which both legislative guarantees and real mechanisms for protecting judges from any unlawful interference are important», - the Chairman Dmitriy Malakhov emphasized.

The publication in Brussels Morning made it possible to convey to an international audience the Kazakhstan's approach on strengthening the independence of the judiciary that indicates a growing interest in institutional reforms and the activities of the Supreme Judicial Council abroad.

These reforms are an important step towards the formation of a stable judicial system capable to ensure the rule of law and public trust.

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