judicial decree

Dozens of Magistrates Stage New Protest Against Judicial Decree

19:49, 11 Mart. 2019
Several dozen magistrates in Bucharest organized an impromptu protest in front of the Palace of Justice in Bucharest on Monday evening, contesting the partially-repealed judicial decree issued three weeks ago by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader.

Romanian Government Adopts Decree Partially Repealing Controversial Judicial Act

15:27, 05 Mart. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced at the beginning of Tuesday’s cabinet meeting that the Government will pass a partial repeal of its February 19 judicial decree, as previously announced by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader.

Anticorruption Chief Requests Government To Repeal Judicial Decree

18:48, 28 Feb. 2019
The interim chief of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Calin Nistor, announced on Thursday that he officially requested PM Viorica Dancila and Justice Minister Tudorel Toader to repeal the recent judicial decree which might result in the agency losing two of its section chiefs.

Bucharest Prosecutor’s Office to Partially Suspend Activity until March 8

19:07, 27 Feb. 2019
The Bucharest Prosecutor’s Office decided in its General Assembly meeting on Wednesday to suspend two hours per day of its activity until March 8 and all of its public related-work, in protest against the recent Government judicial decree.

More Courts and Prosecutor’s Offices Join Protests Against Judicial Decree

17:55, 26 Feb. 2019
One court and multiple prosecutor’s offices announced on Tuesday that they will join a growing list of judicial institutions suspending their non-urgent activity, in protest against a recent Government judicial decree which magistrate associations say will negatively impact the justice system.

Top Anticorruption Body Vacates Two Lead Offices Following Government Judicial Decree

17:07, 26 Feb. 2019
Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) will have to fill vacancies for lead offices in its anticorruption and criminal sections, after top judicial watchdog CSM rejected its request to extend the delegations of their chief prosecutors, following the recent Government judicial decree.

Government to Repeal Judicial Decree Provision Allowing Judges to Lead Prosecutor’s Offices

19:11, 25 Feb. 2019
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Monday that the Government will repeal article 54 of the recent judicial decree, which allowed judges to lead main prosecuting bodies and amended the review process for appointing top prosecutors.

Romanian President Requests Government To Immediately Repel Judicial Decree

19:02, 25 Feb. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticized on Monday the Government’s judicial decree which sparked protests from courts and magistrates all over the country, requesting its immediate repeal.

Brasov Court of Appeals Starts Procedure to Revoke Membership of CSM Chairman

17:49, 25 Feb. 2019
The Brasov Court of Appeals initiated on Monday the procedure to revoke the membership of CSM chairman Lia Savonea from the judicial watchdog, in the context of her attending talks with PM Viorica Dancila on a recent judicial decree which were boycotted by major magistrate associations.

Justice Minister Sends Timmermans Letter Presenting Judicial Decree

15:04, 21 Feb. 2019
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Thursday that the European Commission First-Vicepresident Frans Timmermans a letter presenting the recent government judicial decree, after the EU official said that he did not expect the measure.

Ombudsman Takes Rest Leave As He Receives Multiple Requests To Challenge Government Decree

11:22, 18 Oct. 2018
Romanian Ombudsman Victor Ciorbea was the target of heavy criticism on Wednesday, after it was revealed that he went on a two-week vacation to the United States without delegating his powers, despite being the sole authority able to challenge a recent government decree to the Constitutional Court.