Introduction: Constitutional Court Judge Wanted!
Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović has finally stepped up and announced a public call for the appointment of a Constitutional Court judge. Yes, you read that right! Following the expiration of Judge Desanka Lopičić’s term, Montenegro is on the hunt for a new guardian of the Constitution.
What’s going on?
According to Article 7, paragraph 2 of the Constitutional Court Law, the Constitutional Court notified the President about Judge Lopičić’s term expiration at a session held on June 26. Milatović promptly responded by issuing a public call, which will be published in Montenegro’s Official Gazette, available in print media and on the President’s website. Candidates have 45 days to apply.
Who can apply?
The call is open to prominent legal experts who meet the requirements set by the Constitution and the Constitutional Court Law of Montenegro. The goal is to select the best candidate to uphold justice and the Constitution in the country.
Why does this matter?
The Constitutional Court is the pillar of the rule of law. Its judges decide on the most critical issues concerning the constitutionality of laws and the protection of human rights. Without the right judge, the court can be paralyzed or susceptible to political pressure.
Where’s the catch?
While issuing the public call is a step in the right direction, the question remains how transparent and independent this process will be. Montenegro has been caught in a whirlpool of political battles and pressures for years, so the appointment of a Constitutional Court judge is a chance to prove that justice is not for sale.
What’s next?
Now it’s up to legal professionals and citizens to monitor this process and ensure the judge’s appointment doesn’t become just another political game. Candidates have 45 days to apply, and the public should watch who these people are and what they bring to the table.
Conclusion
Milatović has initiated the process, but the real fight is just beginning. Will Montenegro get a judge who will defend the Constitution, or will it be just another figure in a political show? Time will tell.
And you? Who do you think should be the new judge? Or is this all just another farce? Drop a comment and let the people’s voice be heard!
