The Council of Europe organised online expert consultations with the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) to discuss conceptual aspects concerning the draft regulations of the SCM on selection, evaluation, and promotion of judges.

The discussions were facilitated by two international consultants of the Council of Europe: Đuro Sessa, Judge and former President of the Supreme Court of Croatia and President of the International Association of Judges, and Nina Betetto, Judge, former Vice-President of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia, former President of the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE).

The event aimed at exchanging views and providing technical expertise via direct engagement to the members of the SCM working on the elaboration/revision of internal regulations related to the selection, promotion, and evaluation of judges. In response to questions and issues raised by the members of SCM, the international consultants of the Council of Europe shared insights and feedback in the light of relevant European standards and best practices.

The event was organised within the framework of the Joint Project of the European Union and Council of Europe "Support to the Justice Reform in the Republic of Moldova".