Sana’a – SABA:
The Supreme Judicial Council, in its regular session chaired by Council President Judge Dr. Abdul-Mu’min Shujaa Al-Deen, approved a number of decisions and legal reforms related to the performance and structure of judicial institutions.
Key approvals included:
- Admission Policies: The council endorsed the admission criteria for the 26th intake of postgraduate students at the High Judicial Institute, and for the third cohort of the Criminal Sciences Diploma for Public Prosecution members.
- Appointments: It approved the final results of the second cohort of the Criminal Law Diploma under the Continuing Qualification Department and appointed graduates to the rank of Assistant Public Prosecutor (Grade B).
- Judicial Statistics and Performance Reports: The council adopted the judicial statistics report of the Supreme Court and reviewed the performance report of the Judicial Inspection Authority for the first half of 1446 AH.
The council also approved:
- Judicial Guardianship Regulations: A draft regulation organizing judicial guardianship over disputed assets, outlining conditions, responsibilities, and legal procedures to safeguard such assets.
- Preparatory and Reconciliation Judge Standards: The council discussed but postponed final approval of a draft proposal defining the roles and standards for Preparatory and Reconciliation Judges. These judges are tasked with organizing case management, clarifying disputed issues, ensuring legal documentation, and mediating between parties before trial.
Additionally:
- Expansion of Judicial Branches: The council approved the establishment of a second criminal division within the Taiz Court of Appeals, based on a joint proposal from the Minister of Justice and the Head of the Judicial Inspection Authority.
- Complaints and Grievances: The council reviewed and addressed several complaints and appeals from judges and prosecutors, issuing directives accordingly.
The meeting concluded with approval of the minutes from the previous session and discussion of additional agenda items, with appropriate decisions issued.
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