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Venezuela judicial reform: Experts demand independent TSJ nominations
Legal experts, politicians, and non-governmental organizations in Venezuela are calling for fundamental reforms to the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) as part of a broader institutional reconstruction effort.
Constitutional experts and former officials, including Javier Elechiguerra Naranjo and Jesús María Casal, argue that the TSJ nomination committee must be expanded to include civil society, academia, and professional organizations. They emphasize that moving away from a committee dominated by National Assembly deputies is essential to establishing a true rule of law and ensuring judicial independence.
Juan Miguel Matheus, representing the 2015 National Assembly, identified the TSJ reform as a mandatory first step that takes precedence over renewing the National Electoral Council (CNE). The proposed process includes a new round of magistrate nominations and the establishment of an independent Credentials Verification Council to review candidates' technical and ethical suitability.
Simultaneously, various Venezuelan NGOs are demanding an explicit political agreement, subject to international verification, to guarantee judicial impartiality. These organizations are calling for mechanisms to prevent executive and legislative interference, as well as the removal of judicial officials and prosecutors allegedly involved in human rights violations.
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Asamblea Nacional · Consejo Nacional Electoral · Jesús María Casal · Juan Miguel Matheus · National Assembly · National Electoral Council · Supreme Tribunal of Justice · Tribunal Supremo de Justicia · Venezuela
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] An independent tribunal is essential to guarantee human rights and electoral security. mundour.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reforming the TSJ is a higher priority for institutional reconstruction than renewing the National Electoral Council (CNE). talcualdigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Venezuelan NGOs demand a political agreement with international verification to ensure judicial independence. www.entornointeligente.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TSJ nomination committee should be composed of diverse social sectors rather than National Assembly deputies. curadas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The judicial reform process includes a new round of magistrate nominations and the creation of an independent Credentials Verification Council. talcualdigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NGOs demand the removal of judicial officials and prosecutors involved in repression. www.entornointeligente.com