A statement by President’s Office has called on to refrain from misleading the public on permanent appointment of judges on 4 August 2010.
President’s Office statement also rebutted the claim by MP for Ungoofaaru, Dr. Afraashim Ali, that during his meeting with members of JSC on 2 August 2010, “President has unconditionally supported the process”. However, President’s Office stated that President Nasheed called on the members of the JSC to be transparent on the process to appoint judges permanently and in finalizing the code of conduct and code of ethics of judges, during the meeting”.
“Any statement on President’s meeting with the members of the JSC otherwise are misquotes and misinterpretations of President’s comments” the statement said.
The statement also said that Parliament has started deliberations of the necessary bill stipulating the procedures of the process. “President is of the view that some members of JSC have prioritized politics over constitutional provisions in appointing the judges permanently, and has favored to move ahead with the process in the absence of such a law and despite having the knowledge that Parliament would enact the law before the deadline” it continued.
Judicial Service Commission has appointed 59 judges on 4 August 2010, who served at Male’ Courts, although Parliament is yet enact the law which would stipulate the process and despite the appeals by the President. Aishtha Velzini, President’s member to JSC and Sheikh Shuaib Abdul Rahman, appointed by public to JSC, has voiced grave concerns on the process. Police has also blocked the JSC Office on 2 August, in an effort to “prevent unconstitutional activities” by the JSC. However, later that day members of the JSC met with President.
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