Judicial Council Chairwoman Demands Public Apology from Progressive Slovakia MP

Jana Kosová, chairwoman of Slovakia's Judicial Council, has demanded a public apology from Alena Jurík, a member of parliament from Progressive Slovakia. Kosová characterized Jurík's statements as an inadmissible political attack based on lies. The Judicial Council is Slovakia's constitutional body responsible for judicial administration, including the appointment and disciplining of judges. Progressive Slovakia is a liberal opposition party that has been critical of judicial reforms and the current government's approach to rule of law issues. The dispute appears to center on public statements made by the MP that the judicial official considers defamatory.