The head of the Judicial Inspection, Ayman Oueidat. Photo courtesy of the owner.
The Judicial Inspection Authority is considered one of the most closed bodies within the Lebanese judiciary.It is tasked with ensuring the proper conduct of judges and, when necessary, taking disciplinary measures against them. The authority maintains a reputation for reserve and reluctance to communicate, reinforced by the professional secrecy explicitly required by law.This culture of secrecy contrasts with public expectations for greater transparency — through reports, assessments and other disclosures — that could help restore confidence in the judiciary.After several attempts to contact him, Oueidat has finally agreed to break his silence.In what follows, the judge answers L’Orient-Le Jour’s questions while preserving the confidentiality of ongoing cases and the anonymity of the judges involved. Looking back Judicial Independence:...
The Judicial Inspection Authority is considered one of the most closed bodies within the Lebanese judiciary.It is tasked with ensuring the proper conduct of judges and, when necessary, taking disciplinary measures against them. The authority maintains a reputation for reserve and reluctance to communicate, reinforced by the professional secrecy explicitly required by law.This culture of secrecy contrasts with public expectations for greater transparency — through reports, assessments and other disclosures — that could help restore confidence in the judiciary.After several attempts to contact him, Oueidat has finally agreed to break his silence.In what follows, the judge answers L’Orient-Le Jour’s questions while preserving the confidentiality of ongoing cases and the anonymity of the judges involved. Looking back Judicial...
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