Supreme Court Chief Sets Tough Anti-Corruption Stance in First Address to Judicial Qualification Board

He presents strict sanctions as a tool to protect the judiciary to rebuild public trust.

Overview

Igor Krasnov spoke via video link at the Higher Qualification Collegium of Judges, marking his first appearance at its session.
He said corruption and deliberate distortion of justice must face a tough and unambiguous response.
Krasnov framed strict measures against judges who breach law or ethics as an instrument to defend the system rather than an end in itself.
He urged support for new candidates and called for fair, objective selection as an investment in staffing stability and long-term quality of justice.
Krasnov said the collegium should safeguard quality, transparency and trust, noting evolving demands tied to digitalization, new legal conflicts and higher public expectations.