US EditionRomania in Turmoil over Judicial Corruption Revelations
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Thousands Protest in Romania Over Alleged Judicial Corruption
Thousands of people took to the streets in Bucharest on Friday to protest alleged judicial corruption, following accusations that senior court officials have pressured judges and prosecutors to delay or influence cases. The demonstrations were triggered by an investigation published this week by investigative outlet Recorder, which featured testimonies from magistrates describing intimidation, disciplinary threats, and systemic interference with…
An investigation by the investigative media " Recorder" reveals testimonies from magistrates who report pressure from their hierarchy. Hundreds of judges and prosecutors signed an open letter denouncing "deep and systemic dysfunctions".
Laura Codruzia Kovesi sent, in a response to G4Media, that she is concerned about the developments made in the Recorder’s “Accepted Justice” document, but also about the response of the responsible authorities. Article Laura Codruzia Kovesi intervenes in the support of judges following the revelations of the Recorder document: “I am concerned about recent developments affecting the independence and reputation of the judiciary in Romania” appeare…
Over 800 judges signed the public letter of support from fellow judges who reported the problems of justice according to the updated list. Among the signatories, and the former chief of DNA, current chief prosecutor of the European Park, Laura Codruzía Kovesi. At the issue of the Day Theme, on TVR INFO, a judge and a prosecutor spoke of the system's irregularities. And the vice-president CSM said that it was necessary to amend legislation for th…
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