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Romanian Constitutional Court Rules Magistrates Council Member Validation Illegal

Romania’s Constitutional Court in Tuesday upheld complaints by democrat liberal senators on the validation of 11 members of the High Council of Magistrates, appointed for six-year terms.

Romania Can Meet Justice Reform Goals If Ministry, Magistrates’ Council Work Together

Romania could meet most of its objectives under the EU’s Cooperation and Verification Mechanism this year if the Justice Ministry and High Council of Magistrates get along and act together, Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu said Tuesday.

Romanian President Calls On Magistrates Council To Hold Elections After Court Ruling

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Wednesday called on the High Council of Magistrates to postpone electing a new president and vice-president until January 20, after the Constitutional Court rules over the validation of the council’s members.

Romanian Constitutional Court To Rule On Magistrates Council New Member List Jan 19

The Romanian Constitutional Court will rule on a notification brought to the recently validated list of new High Council of Magistrates (CSM) members on January 19.

Romanian Senate Validates New High Council Of Magistrates Members

The Romanian Senate on Wednesday validated with 64 to 60 votes the list of the new members of the High Council of Magistrates (CSM).

Romanian President Calls On Senate To Solve Issues Regarding High Council Of Magistrates

Romanian President Traian Basescu Tuesday sent a letter to Senate Chairman Mircea Geoana and political parties calling on them to make a decision regarding the High Council of Magistrates during the current Parliament session.

Romanian High Council Of Magistrates To Debate EC Justice Report In Sept

The Romanian High Council of Magistrates (CSM) specialized departments will analyze the EC justice report and, based on the analysis’ result, the institution will decide on the measures to be taken to remediate the problems emphasized by the EC, CSM president Florica Bejinaru said Thursday.

Romanian NGOs Represented By Six Magistrates In High Council – Draft Revised Constitution

The draft law revising Romania’s Constitution stipulates that six of the 19 members of the High Council of Magistrates (CSM) will represent non-government organizations, three of whom would be appointed by the Parliament and three by the head of state.

Romanian Magistrates’ Association Challenges High Council Of Magistrates Head’s Appointment

The Association of Romanian Magistrates (AMR) challenged with the High Court of Justice the appointment of judge Florica Bejinaru as president of the High Council of Magistrates and that of prosecutor Gratiana Isac as vice-president of the Council.

Romania’s High Council Of Magistrates Elects New President

Romanian judge Florica Bejinaru Monday was unanimously elected president of the High Council of Magistrates, defeating the two other contenders, namely judge Ana Labus and deputy general prosecutor Liviu Dascalescu.

Romanian President Urges For Reorganization Of High Council Of Magistrates

Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Tuesday in a speech in Parliament, he is in favor of reorganizing the High Council of Magistrates, to have civil society representatives account for one third of the council's members.

Romanian Prosecutor Bogdan Licu Elected VP Of High Council Of Magistrates

Romanian prosecutor Bogdan Licu, 39, on Thursday was unanimously elected vice-president of the High Council of Magistrates, replacing Gratiana Isac.

Romania’s High Council Of Magistrates Checks Tapping In Hayssam Case

Romania’s High Council of Magistrates on Saturday decided to investigate on the media articles regarding the phone tapping of Syrian justice evader Omar Hayssam.

Romanian President Says Will Not Accept A Justice Min Without Spotless Reputation

Romanian president Traian Basescu said Thursday at the annual report meeting of the High Council of Magistrates that he will not accept a justice minister without a spotless moral and professional reputation.