Head of the Division on Legal Support and Personnel Management of the Office of the Supreme Judicial Council Aidos Zholmanov took part in the broadcast of the program «Minber» on the radio station «Qazaqradiosy»

Head of the Division on Legal Support and Personnel Management of the Office of the Supreme Judicial Council Aidos Zholmanov took part in the broadcast of the program «Minber» on the radio station «Qazaqradiosy».

He noted that the Supreme Judicial Council,as an autonomous body that protects judges from any interference, continues to strengthen in legislative and institutional terms.

Important changes aimed at enhancing independence and transparency of the Council's work have been introduced during recent years

Among the keynovelties is the updated procedure for bringing judges to disciplinary responsibility: the Judicial Juryunder the Council now examinesallfacts of grossviolations of the rule of lawidentified by higherauthorities.Thisimproves the quality of the administration of justice.

Special attention is paid to the Academy of Justice, which has been transferred to thejurisdiction of the Council .New educational programs and the development of scientificactiviti esexpand the possibilities of training future judges and the professional development of current ones.

Aidos Zholmanov noted that the initiatives to consolidate the exac tnumber of Council members and to adjustits composition are under the consideration of the Mazhilis, these steps are aimed on preventing conflicts of interest and further independence strengthening.

All undertaken changes comply with international standards and serve to main purpose -strengthening of public confidence in judicial system.