TIRANA, July 9 /ATA/ – British Ambassador to Albania, Duncan Norman met Thursday the Chair and members of the Justice Appointment Council to discuss the crucial work of the institution in the implementation of justice reform in Albania.
On behalf of all members of the Justice Appointment Council, Vitore Tusha expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the assistance provided so far by the United Kingdom in many sectors of the justice system and the Justice Reform processes in particular.
The process of filling vacancies for the Constitutional Court is of particular importance for the functioning of the rule of law and therefore, based on the recommendations of the Venice Commission, the Justice Appointment Council has taken all measures to include them in the regulatory acts of the Council.
During the meeting, Ambassador Norman said Justice Reform is a very important moment for Albania, a process that must continue and make progress.
The British diplomat said that “the Justice Appointment Council performs many essential roles and as such it has always enjoyed attention of the international partners,” and he voiced his personal and public support for the Council.
Norman welcomed the Council’s commitment to reflecting the Venice Commission recommendations so that appointment process of the new Constitutional Court judges completes as soon as possible.
Ambassador Norman also expressed readiness of Great Britain to continue providing assistance to Albania’s justice bodies.
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