Standing Committee discusses draft laws on courts, judges, lawyers
On Friday, the Standing Committee on Justice discussed draft laws on the courts, on rules for judges, and on rules for lawyers.
Members approved further discussion of the draft laws. D.Odbayar will introduce in Parliament the draft laws on the courts and on rules for judges. Kh.Temuujin will introduce the draft law on rules for lawyers.
Presidential Advisor P.Tsagaan introduced the draft laws to the committee. The drafts were initiated by President Ts.Elbegdorj.
Committee members debated a provision of the draft law on the courts that would make all court decisions a matter of public record. Justice and Internal Affairs Minister Ts.Nyamdorj said courts can punish people convicted of a crime, but if all decisions were made public, family members, especially children, of a convicted criminal would suffer, due to the country’s small population. Ts.Nyamdorj said that would be a human rights violation.
Supporters of the provision said it meets international standards and is an accepted practice in other countries. They said it could prevent crimes. But they also said some matters discussed behind closed doors need not be publicized.
The draft law on rules for judges included a provision that would increase judges’ salaries and establish a pension at 80 percent of salary. But some committee members opposed that provision, saying it conflicts with the law on pensions, and it was cancelled.
The draft law on rules for lawyers would upgrade the professional criteria that lawyers would have to meet before practicing law in Mongolia. If the draft law is approved, lawyers will receive professional training, and the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs will implement five large programs.
Members approved further discussion of the draft laws. D.Odbayar will introduce in Parliament the draft laws on the courts and on rules for judges. Kh.Temuujin will introduce the draft law on rules for lawyers.
Presidential Advisor P.Tsagaan introduced the draft laws to the committee. The drafts were initiated by President Ts.Elbegdorj.
Committee members debated a provision of the draft law on the courts that would make all court decisions a matter of public record. Justice and Internal Affairs Minister Ts.Nyamdorj said courts can punish people convicted of a crime, but if all decisions were made public, family members, especially children, of a convicted criminal would suffer, due to the country’s small population. Ts.Nyamdorj said that would be a human rights violation.
Supporters of the provision said it meets international standards and is an accepted practice in other countries. They said it could prevent crimes. But they also said some matters discussed behind closed doors need not be publicized.
The draft law on rules for judges included a provision that would increase judges’ salaries and establish a pension at 80 percent of salary. But some committee members opposed that provision, saying it conflicts with the law on pensions, and it was cancelled.
The draft law on rules for lawyers would upgrade the professional criteria that lawyers would have to meet before practicing law in Mongolia. If the draft law is approved, lawyers will receive professional training, and the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs will implement five large programs.
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