The President appoints Attorney General as member of JSC

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu confirmed the appointment of the Attorney General, Uz Ahmed Usham, as a member of the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). The ceremony was held at the President's Office this afternoon.

The President appointed Uz Usham to the position per Article 158 (i) of the Constitution of Maldives, which outlines the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), and Section 3 (9) of the Judicial Service Commission Act (Act 10/2008), which stipulates that the Attorney General holds membership of the JSC.

Prior to his appointment, Uz Usham took his oath in the presence of the President, with Supreme Court Judge Uza Aisha Shujoon Mohamed administering the oath. The President formally presented the appointment letter to Uz Usham during the ceremony.

Uz Usham formerly represented the Villimale' constituency as a member of the Parliament. He also previously held the position of Deputy Attorney General.