High Council of Judges and Prosecutors News
The High Council of Judges and Prosecutors is the Turkish body responsible for the appointment and discipline of judicial personnel.
Turkey: New Merit System for Judge, Prosecutor Appointments
Turkey's Justice Minister announced a new system for appointing judges and prosecutors, prioritizing service points and ranking. Promotion, inspection results, and suitability will be factored in, eliminating regional bias.
Judges reassigned in school attack case after acquittal vote
Two judges, including the presiding judge, have been reassigned following their vote to release the mother of a perpetrator in the Kahramanmaraş school attack case. The High Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) made the decision.
The High Council of Judges and Prosecutors is the Turkish body responsible for the appointment and discipline of judicial personnel.