High Representative Appoints New HJPC Vice President

The High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, in accordance with the relevant BiH, Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska Laws, on Monday 2 June 2003 appointed Michael. T. O’Malley as Vice-President of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC) and of both Entity HJPCs.

Mr. O’Malley replaces Mr. John Payton. This appointment is effective from 26 June until 31 December 2003, when the HJPC transition period will reach its conclusion.