Two non-judge candidates nominated by the Parliament for positions in the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM), Valentin Caisin and Angela Popil, have not passed the integrity assessment, the Pre-Vetting Commission announced on Friday, March 24.

The conclusion is contained in the decisions sent to the candidates and Parliament, the institution responsible for organising the competition.

“Valentin Caisîn and Angela Popil are to notify the Commission whether they accept or object to the publication of the decisions within 48 hours of their dispatch. Otherwise, the decisions will be placed on the Commission’s website after the deadline has expired.

According to the provisions of Law 26/2022, decisions can be appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice within 5 days of receipt,” a statement said.

The Pre-Vetting Commission has issued decisions regarding five non-judge candidates, all included in the list sent to the Commission by the Parliament.

Three other candidates from this category of professionals, with experience in law or other relevant areas, are waiting for the Commission’s decisions in order to become eligible for the role of member of the SCM.

The Pre-Vetting Commission announced on 11 March that it had concluded the public hearings phase of the non-judicial candidates for positions on the SCM.

Of the 12 candidates with professional experience in law or other relevant field included in the list of candidates forwarded to the Pre-Vetting Commission by the Parliament, seven candidates attended the hearings, as two candidates withdrew from the competition, two other candidates did not submit their 5-year declaration on time and were thus disqualified, and one candidate requested to be evaluated without attending the hearings.