Judges urge a pick of "upright" candidates for top court

Ljubljana, 15 December - Before President Borut Pahor is to start consultations on the candidates for four upcoming vacancies at the nine-strong Constitutional Court, the incumbent and a former chief justices have called for the appointment of ethical and upright persons.

Ljubljana The Constitutional Court holds ceremonial session to mark 25th anniversary since the passage of the Constitution. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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The Constitutional Court holds ceremonial session to mark 25th anniversary since the passage of the Constitution.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The Constitutional Court holds ceremonial session to mark 25th anniversary since the passage of the Constitution. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The Constitutional Court holds ceremonial session to mark 25th anniversary since the passage of the Constitution.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Constitutional Court President Jadranka Sovdat Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Constitutional Court President Jadranka Sovdat
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Former Constitutional Court president Ernest Petrič. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Former Constitutional Court president Ernest Petrič.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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