Philosophy of law

EU Justice Commissioner: The Independence of the Judiciary in Bulgaria is Under Threat

The independence of the judiciary is under threat in EU member states from Eastern Europe such as Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Romania, European Justice Commissioner Vera Yourova said, quoted by Associated Press.
 
She warned that this trend could undermine the credibility of the states of the Union.
 

Of judges and opportunists

Whether they wanted it or not, our judicial officials today find themselves at the center of political life. They share a lot of responsibility for what is happening and will have to play a leading role in fixing the situation.

Darko Saric and his associates sentenced to 300 yrs in jail

Saric was handed down the maximum sentence and remains in custody.

Saric was convicted as the organizer of the group that smuggled 5.7 tons of cocaine from South America to Western Europe during 2008 and 2009. His associates and other members of the group have also been found guilty, with sentences ranging from one to 15 years.

Eight members of this gang remain at large.

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