Three years of judicial vetting: reflections from international Commission Members

2026-06-16

Three years after the establishment of the Judicial Vetting Commission, the Commission’s international members reflect on the impact of the vetting process on the judiciary of the Republic of Moldova.

“Extraordinary evaluation is not merely a verification exercise. It is a process that helps foster a culture of integrity and accountability within the judiciary.”

Why is this process important? What results has it produced? And how does it contribute to strengthening public trust in justice?

Watch the perspectives of those involved in one of the most significant justice reform processes undertaken in recent years.

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