Jerusalem Lawyers Celebrate New Sharia Judges at Professional Event
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Dozens of lawyers, judges, and officials gathered in Jerusalem last Wednesday to celebrate the appointment of four new Sharia judges to the Jerusalem Sharia Court. The appointments aim to address a severe shortage of judges that caused significant case backlogs. The event also featured lectures, the launch of new books, and honored several legal professionals for their contributions to the justice system.
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- Four new Sharia judges were appointed to the Jerusalem Sharia Court, celebrated at a professional event.
- The appointments aim to alleviate a severe shortage of judges and reduce case backlogs.
- The event included lectures on judicial procedures and the launch of new legal publications.
- Key figures like the Director of Sharia Courts and representatives from the Bar Association attended.
- Several individuals, including the new judges and Dr. Ihab Abu Gosh, received honors.
- A petition to the Supreme Court of Justice was instrumental in addressing the judicial shortage.
Jerusalem hosted a professional and academic evening last Wednesday at the Al-Enaya Al-Ahliya Association, attended by dozens of lawyers, Sharia advocates, judges, and relevant officials. The event celebrated the appointment of four new Sharia judges to the Jerusalem Sharia Court: Rula Musalha Zahalka, Loay Mansour, Mustafa Ighbaria, and Ramah Awad.
This celebration comes after a prolonged period of severe shortage of judges in the Jerusalem Sharia Court, which led to case backlogs and delays. The appointment of the new judges was the result of professional and legal efforts, including a petition filed with the Supreme Court of Justice to address the shortage and enhance the court's capacity.
Attendees included the head of the Jerusalem Bar Association's district committee, lawyer Erez Chachkes, and the Director of Sharia Courts in the country, lawyer Dr. Ihab Abu Gosh. Representatives from the "Integrity of the Profession" bloc and the Legal Aid Unit also participated. The event featured speeches emphasizing the importance of partnership among justice system stakeholders and ways to improve Sharia court operations and cooperation with lawyers.
Dr. Abu Gosh stressed the need for coordination to serve the public interest and enhance judicial performance. Lawyer Adham Khaskiya, representing the Legal Aid Unit, highlighted the role of legal and judicial coordination in improving services and access to justice. Participants also acknowledged the efforts of Arab lawyers' representatives in the Bar Association.
The evening also included an academic session where Sharia judge Dr. Hamza Hamza of the Acre Sharia Court lectured on "Appellate Decisions and Judicial Procedures Between Rigidity and Change." Six new books by Dr. Hamza Hamza were also launched.
The event concluded with an emphasis on continuing joint professional and academic initiatives and coordination between the Bar Association, the Sharia Courts administration, and the Legal Aid Unit. Dr. Abu Gosh was honored for his efforts in developing judicial work, and the new Sharia judges received commemorative shields. Lawyer Mahmoud Rabah was also honored for his role in the petition to the Supreme Court.