Five judges of the Supreme Court of Justice in the Dominican Republic are set to undergo an evaluation process conducted by the National Council of the Magistracy.
The evaluation process has reignited public debate concerning the wide margin of discretion held by the National Council of the Magistracy in determining the tenure of the magistrates.
Analysts and critics are examining the broader structural impact that this institutional design has on the judicial system and the permanence of high-ranking judges within the country.
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