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Transparent Process and Reforms in the Appointment and Promotion of Judges

Oleh:

G25 Malaysia

Gabungan:

G25 Malaysia

Kod Dasar:

3c Judiciary Reform

Pernyataan masalah:

Under the Federal Constitution, Judges nominated by the Judicial Appointment Commission (JAC) are appointed by His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Conference of Rulers (Art. 122B). The Prime Minister is not obliged to give a reason if he were to reject a nomination by the JAC. As His Majesty is constitutionally obliged to act on the advice of the Prime Minister, the person who effectively decides on the appointments or promotions of Judges is the Prime Minister.

Nilai dan Kepercayaan:

This system of appointment is unsatisfactory because it gives rise to the perception that the Judiciary is beholden to the Executive. This stems from the fact that the Prime Minister is the head of the Executive Branch and exerts substantial influence on the Legislature. It is clear that there are times when Judges have to make unfavourable decisions involving the Executive or the Legislature.

Cadangan Penyelesaian:

It is proposed that the Prime Minister plays no role at all in the appointment of judges. The JAC (instead of the Prime Minister) recommends the names to the Conference of Rules (for their views) and thereafter to the Agong. A constitutional amendment is required.

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