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A critique of judicial tenure
ISSN: 2545 - 8817
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A critique of judicial tenure
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Publisher: Universidad De San Andrés
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Abstract
In this paper we argue that, in light of the purpose that justifies article 99.4of the National Constitution, it should be modified. From the age of 60, humans begin a process of deterioration that affects cognitive abilities that are fundamental for judges to exercise their function adequately. The system should implement some mechanism that prevents judges whose cognitive abilities have been affected by age from remaining in office. We understand that the article mentioned promotes a deficient mechanism, since the age limit of 75 years established is very high, consideringthat theprocess of cognitive impairment starts earlier. Also, it is a mechanism that does not adequately filter judges whose cognitive abilities have been affected since it does not incorporate neurological tests.Therefore, it should be modified so that (i) the age from which federal judges require a new appointment is 60 instead of 75; and that (ii) it is a necess...
