Philosophy of law
Judge representatives say statements by political leaders affect judicial independence, credibility
The Judge Section of the Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM) has said that recent statements by political leaders are likely to affect the independence and credibility of the judiciary.
Balkans ‘Backsliding’ on Transitional Justice: Report
A report by Impunity Watch says the “highly troubled” state of transitional justice must be addressed urgently in the Balkans, where war crimes prosecutions are declining and nationalist rhetoric persists.
"Constitutional changes necessary for continued reforms"
This is true along with "seeking a balance between the independence and the responsibility of the judiciary," Brnabic said on Monday, "adding that the ineffective judiciary is hampering reforms," the government announced.
Expert Committee chairman Florin Iordache says Venice Commission's opinion on Justice package to be sought if necessary
Chairman of the expert Committee on the justice package Florin Iordache said on Thursday that if necessary, the Venice Commission's opinion will be sought on the amendments to the judiciary laws.
The committee met with EC First Vice-President Frans Timmermans on Thursday.
Serbia Trails Balkan States in Global Justice List
Balkan countries have scored very differently in the World Justice Report's "Rule of Law Index 2018", which measures adherence to the rule of law in 113 countries worldwide and was published on Wednesday.
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US Seeks to Revoke Bosnian's Citizenship
The US has filed a civil denaturalization complaint in Iowa against a 51-year-old from Bosnia, Eso Razic – who allegedly obtained US citizenship by fraud by failing to declare his former membership of paramilitary organisations.
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The Chief of the Highest Judicial Authority in Poland Resigned Because of the Scandalous Changes
The head of the highest authority in the Polish justice system, the National Judicial Council, resigned because of the new rules introduced by ruling Conservatives and allowing politicians to elect its members, the Associated Press reported.
10 People were Sentenced to Death in China in Front of an Audience
A court in China sentenced 10 people to death, mostly for drug-related crimes, in front of thousands of people in a stadium before being sent for execution, the British Guardian newspaper writes.
They were executed immediately after the verdicts were handed down in Luffen Prefecture in southern Guangdong province (Canton), 160 km from Hong Kong, state media reported.
Diyarbakır Bar files complaint against journalists over torture remarks
The Diyarbakır Bar Association has filed a criminal complaint against pro-government journalists Cem Küçük and Fuat Uğur after the former suggested torture tactics that could be used against suspects tried in connection to Turkey’s July 2016 coup attempt.
Sorras trial in Crete begins
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside a courthouse in Iraklio, Crete on Friday at the beginning of the trial of self-proclaimed trillionaire Artemis Sorras and eight others on charges of distributing false information and incitement.
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