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XII. Complaints and appeals









It is difficult to understand on what grounds, other than those already listed in Articles 148 and 150 of the Code, a parliamentary party could justifiably reject a judge whose name has been drawn by lot. Since the reason for removal may not be specified, there is a lack of transparency and a risk of arbitrariness. This amounts to undue political influence on the composition of the Electoral College and is incompatible with the principle of the independence of the judiciary.