Justice
Seven non-judge candidates for positions in the Superior Council of Magistracy heard by the Pre-Vetting Commission
The Pre-Vetting Commission announces that it has concluded the public hearings of non-judge candidates for the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). Out of the 12 candidates with professional experience in law…
11 March 2023
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announces that the process of examining the money collected during the raids carried out on Thursday in the case of illegal financing of the “Shor” party has been completed
The National Anti-Corruption Centre (CNA), under the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (PA), has completed the process of examining the money detected and seized during the raids carri…
11 March 2023
Searches in Chisinau and the north of the country in the criminal case of “preparation of mass disorder”. Law enforcement officers collected 11 thousand dollars
The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) announced that, following searches carried out on Friday morning, March 10, in Chisinau and the north of Moldova, law enforcement officers seized $11,000 and 400 euros,…
11 March 2023
US official on protests in Chisinau and threats to Moldova’s security: “Russia is trying different options to weaken the government. The ultimate goal is to have a more pro-Russian government”
The United States sees no imminent military threat to Moldova at this time. However, it believes the Russian Federation is trying to undermine the government in Chisinau. The statements were made by US National…
11 March 2023
Judges’ associations, joint statement on justice reform: “It seems more like an election promise”
The Association of Judges of Moldova and the Association of Judges “Voice of Justice” issued a joint statement announcing their “concern” about the concept of judicial reform proposed by…
11 March 2023
The Supreme Court of Justice will be reformed. Bill approved by the Government
The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) would be reformed, including by reducing the number of judges from 33 to 20, by providing access to CSJ judgeships for representatives of other legal professions and by review…
08 March 2023
Will former judge Liliana Andriaș, investigated in 2016 for complicity in money laundering in the “Laundromat” case, return to the system? Chisinau Court of Appeal overturned a decision of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Former magistrate Liliana Andriaș, investigated in 2016 for complicity in money laundering in the “Laundromat” case, could return to the system. Magistrates of the Chisinau Court of Appeal have annu…
08 March 2023
Cousin of controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon brought to justice for making and circulating a fake card and money laundering, prosecutors report
The Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office (PA) announces the completion of the criminal prosecution and referral to the court for examination on the merits, of the criminal case accusing the cousin of the co…
08 March 2023
“Judges who have not passed the assessment will be deprived of their special pension entitlement”. The mechanism proposed by the Government to the Parliament
The Government approved on Tuesday, March 7, the draft law on the external evaluation of judges and candidates for the position of judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ), drafted by the Ministry of Justice…
08 March 2023
Judges’ Association on the draft law that would allow the Minister of Justice to convene the General Assembly: “The fundamental principle of the rule of law is blatantly and arbitrarily violated”
Representatives of the Association of Judges of the Republic of Moldova say they are “concerned” about the amendments proposed by the draft law, voted in the first reading at the March 3 sitting of…
08 March 2023
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