Judicial Independence Amendment Act

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Article 1: New justices will, after the passing of this act, be selected by the justices who leave their post.
Article 1: (a) If, due to exceptional circumstances, an outgoing justice is unable to choose their successor, there will be a vote by the remaining justices to select the new justice
(b) If there is a tie in such a vote, the council will select a candidate among the nominated candidates.
(c) If the council vote ends in a tie, the Vice President will cast the tie-breaking vote. The Vice President cannot abstain in such a case.
Article 2: The legislature cannot nominate, endorse, or select members of the judiciary after the passing of this act.
Article 2.1: The president cannot nominate, endorse, or select members of the judiciary, but can veto their selection. Any individual becoming justice needs presidential approval.
Article 3: There will be a registry which will contain a list of all justices (past and present), and this shall be maintained by the Judiciary (who can request help from relevant ministries by a majority vote).
Article 4: After every trial, a representative the judiciary must release an official statement regarding the outcome of the trial.
Article 5: The judiciary may conduct Suo Motu actions to address urgent issues in the interests of the people.
Article 5.1: Such an intervention may be struck down by the president unless it is targeted at the president or vice president themselves
Changes: Added Articles 1.1 and 2.1