judicial councils – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:53:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 MP proposes vetting for non-judge members of Albania’s top judicial councils https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/12/16/mp-proposes-vetting-for-non-judge-members-of-albanias-top-judicial-councils/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/12/16/mp-proposes-vetting-for-non-judge-members-of-albanias-top-judicial-councils/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:46:28 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=282470 TIRANA, Dec 16 /ATA/ – Lawmaker Olsi Komici presented on Tuesday a draft law aiming to extend vetting procedures to non-judge members of the High Judicial Council (KLGJ) and the High Prosecutorial Council (KLP).

Speaking at the Commission on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight, Komici said the legislation seeks to address legal ambiguities and fill gaps identified during judicial reform, enhancing effectiveness, transparency, and integrity in the governance of the justice system.

The 38-article bill, aligned with European Commission recommendations, proposes that non-magistrate members undergo thorough vetting similar to that applied to judges and prosecutors.

The process includes candidate evaluation by the Ombudsman, detailed checks by an independent ad hoc commission, and final review by the Parliament’s Secretary General.

Komici said the measure aims to ensure parity between magistrate and non-magistrate members and to uphold institutional integrity across the judiciary.

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