The Recruitment of Judges

YES / NO

1.

Do you have 2019 or 2020 statistics on the gender composition of your 1^st instance courts, 2nd instance courts, Supreme Courts, and Constitutional Courts( where applicable)?

If the answer is Yes, please could you provide us with these details.

2.

Have there been any amendments to the recruitment procedure for judges in the last two years, particularly concerning gender diversity?

If the answer is Yes, please elaborate or provide us with a copy of the changes.

3.

Are the recruitment procedure for judges publicly known and well disseminated?

If the answer is Yes, what are the methods of disseminating this procedure to the public?

4.

Does your country utilise both competitive exams and merit assessment in the appointment of judges?

If the answer is No, what method is used to recruit judges in your country?  (max 100 words).

5.

 Do you maintain statistics of the gender composition of all applicants in the appointment process?

If the answer is Yes, please provide us with a gender breakdown of candidates considered for appointment in the last two years.

6

Is the commission/council that appoints judges or the body that oversees the competitive examination for judges in your country gender-balanced?

If the answer is Yes, please provide the details of the number of women and men and the name of the relevant commission, council, or relevant body.

7.

Are the commission or council members that appoint judges or the body that oversees the competitive examination for judges politically appointed?

If the answer is No, please provide details of who appoints them (max 100 words).

8.

Are there any quotas, or is there any positive action legislation concerning the appointment of judges?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details  (max 100 words).

9.

Are there any quotas, or is there any positive action legislation concerning judges' appointments to decision-making positions?

If the answer is Yes, please elaborate and refer us to the relevant sources if possible (max 100 words).

The Promotion of Judges

10.

Is a judge promoted to a superior court based on seniority?

If the answer is No, please describe how the promotion process works (100 words).

11.

Are the requirements for promotion to a higher court transparent and accessible for all?

If the answer is Yes, please describe the content (max 100) words and refer us to the relevant regulations-if possible.

12.

Are there any women heads of courts in your judiciary, at each level of instances?

If the answer is Yes, please, describe which positions they are (max 100 words).

Economic Obstacles to Women becoming Judges

13.

Are there any financial constraints that would hinder women from pursuing legal training and /or seeking a position as a judge?

If the answer is Yes, please describe them (max 100 words).

Social  and Cultural Obstacles to Women becoming Judges

14.

Are there any social and/or cultural factors that you know of that may hinder a woman's aspirations to become a judge or prevent them from seeking promotion, e.g., societal beliefs about positions of power and who should occupy such positions?

If the answer is yes, please describe the content (max 100 words).

Other Obstacles to Women becoming Judges or seeking Promotion

15.

Do women judges appear to experience less respect from litigants than male judges?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details? (max 100 words).

16.

Do women judges appear to experience less support or respect from lawyers and court officials with whom they work?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details? (max 100 words).

17.

Does your jurisdiction have flexible working hours to support women who are parents?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details? (max 100 words).

18.

Are there elements of judicial work that make the job more dangerous for women.eg, women are exposed to more threats than men when conducting criminal trials?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details? (max 100 words).

Professional Networks and Visibility in respect of Women

19.

Are they any professional associations for women judges in your jurisdiction?

If the answer is Yes, please, list the associations' names and explain their mandates if possible (max 100 words).

Fostering Sponsorship

20.

Is there any support from international organisations for programmes that support gender equality within the judiciary in your country, e.g., UNDP, USAID, IDLO, etc.?

If the answer is Yes, please, list the organisations' names and how they support women judges. (max 100 words).

Best practices for advancing gender equality

21.

Does your country have taken a particular initiative that has helped advance gender equality?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details (max 100 words).

Recommendations for the advancement of gender equality

22.

Are there any areas of your current judicial recruitment and promotion guidelines/ policies/procedures that could be improved to advance gender equality in the judiciary?

If the answer is Yes, please elaborate on which areas need improvement (max 100 words).

Reforms plan in your country

23.

Are there any reforms envisaged on the issue of gender diversity within the judiciary in your country?

If the answer is Yes, please provide details (max 100 words)