Direct Election of Judges to KRS and New Social Council
The draft law changes how judges are elected to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), introducing direct voting by judges themselves. It also establishes a Social Council to advise the KRS and increase social participation in the judicial selection process, aiming for greater judicial independence and transparency.
Key points
Judges will now directly elect their representatives to the National Council of the Judiciary in a secret ballot.
A Social Council is established at the KRS, composed of representatives from various legal professions, academia, and NGOs, to provide opinions on judicial candidates.
Public hearings for KRS candidates are introduced, allowing individuals to ask questions, which increases the transparency of the process.
KRS members elected by judges will not be able to hold functions in the judiciary or apply for new judicial positions during their term.
54%
VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-23
For
232
Against
183
Abstain
12
Status:
Presidential Veto
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