I read that even after the High Council of Justice submits a proposal for the appointment of judges, the final decision is made by the President. Does this mean that the President can refuse to appoint a judge, even if the HCJ has already approved the candidate? And if so, are there any clear rules or deadlines that the President must adhere to when making such a decision?
I read news that the president signed decrees on the appointment of judges to appellate commercial courts. I am interested in whether it is legal for the president to make such decisions – is this the only procedure for appointing judges at this level, and are there any possible restrictions or alternative options? I would like to understand who exactly elects and appoints judges in Ukraine and on what grounds.
I saw the news that President Zelensky signed decrees appointing 9 judges to the Central Commercial Court of Appeal immediately after open competitions. I'm curious whether the President has the right to independently appoint judges and what guarantees ensure that this process is transparent and fair? Are there perhaps additional control mechanisms or ways to challenge such an appointment if there are doubts about the transparency or selection of candidates?
If you successfully passed the qualification assessment and were included in the ranking of candidates for the position of judge, does this mean that you will be automatically appointed to this position?
Do you believe that the Advisory Group of Experts should provide the VRU Committee with documents regarding candidates for the positions of judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in order to facilitate the appointment process?
The State Judicial Administration has begun surveying newly appointed judges to find out the real state of court security. I have a judge friend who was recently appointed and says he has to make repairs in his office at his own expense. Should he have officially notified the court management about this?