During the session, which took place on 20^th and 21^st March 2024 in Sarajevo, the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) made a decision on the appointment of judicial office holders in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

At the level of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the following was appointed:

• Jurica Babić, to the position of president to the Cantonal Court in Livno.

When making the Decision on appointment, the HJPC BiH took into account criteria such as: professional knowledge, work experience and work results; professional abilities based on past career results; the ability to impartially, conscientiously, diligently, decisively and responsibly perform duties within the scope of the position for which he/she is applying; relations with work colleagues, behaviour outside work, professional impartiality and reputation.

When appointing, the HJPC BiH applies the corresponding constitutional provisions regulating equal rights and representation of the constituent nations and others, and respects equal representation of the sexes.