Recent discussions have intensified regarding the involvement of intelligence agencies in the process of judicial appointments. In this context, a senior judge has expressed concerns over the interference of intelligence bodies. He argues that such involvement could compromise the independence of the judiciary and subject the appointment process to political pressures.
He suggests that clear and transparent criteria should be established for appointing judges to ensure the autonomy and impartiality of the judiciary. According to him, the role of intelligence agencies in this process should be limited, relying instead on internal judicial sources.
This debate emerged during a meeting of the commission responsible for judicial appointments, where the inclusion of intelligence agencies’ reports was under consideration. The aforementioned judge objected, stating that this could endanger judicial independence and lead to political interference.
He further emphasized that the appointment of judges should depend on internal judicial sources and experiences to maintain the judiciary’s autonomy and impartiality. He stressed the importance of ensuring transparency and merit in the appointment process to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
