justice

Romanian Justice Ministry On Schedule With Reforms – Minister

12:53, 19 Mai 2009
Romanian justice minister Catalin Predoiu said Tuesday in his hearing before the Senate’s commission for legal matters that the ministry is on schedule as regards EC required reforms.

Romanian Legal Code Enactment Has Become Political Dispute – Justice Min

12:04, 19 Mai 2009
Romanian justice minister Catalin Predoiu said Tuesday before the Senate's legal committee that the development of the legal codes has become a political dispute after the meeting held on February 26 at the presidential palace.

German Parliament Decision On Funds For Romania Unrelated To MCV In Justice – TI

16:31, 11 Mai 2009
Transparency International Romania (TI-Ro) said the German Parliament’s decision to cut European funds for Romania was not taken as part of the Mechanism for Cooperation and Verification (MCV) in Justice, but depending on its results.

Romanian Prime Minister Unfazed By German Parliament Resolution

19:02, 09 Mai 2009
The Romanian Government knows what needs to be done to reform the justice system, Prime Minister Emil Boc said, referring to a resolution adopted by the German Parliament, which recommends the EU cut aid to Romania, on account of a lacking justice system.

Draft Ordinance Sets Salaries In Romanian Justice

16:16, 10 Apr. 2009
A draft emergency ordinance establishes the salaries and other salary rights of staff in Romanian justice, and the monthly salary of drivers is higher than that of an entry level clerk with higher education.

Romanian President Traian Basescu Interfered With Justice – Ex PM Nastase

14:59, 02 Apr. 2009
Romanian former prime minister Adrian Nastase said Thursday that president Traian Basescu issued instructions, in a meeting with justice and Parliament representatives, that the case files of dignitaries, found in Parliament, should be completed and voted “adequately”.

Romanian Justice Min Answers Ex PM Statements

17:44, 21 Feb. 2009
The Romanian Ministry of Justice refused to comment the statements made by liberal leader Calin Tariceanu according to which justice minister Catalin Predoiu would resign when the four codes are adopted.

EC Report: Romania’s Pace Of Progress Has Not Been Maintained

14:37, 12 Feb. 2009
The European Commission said in the report on Romania’s justice system, presented Thursday, that the pace of progress has not been maintained and suggested that the Romanian authorities regain momentum on judicial reform and the fight against corruption.

EC Report: Romania Must Prove Efficiency By Speeding Up Treatment Of High-Level Corruption Cases

14:25, 12 Feb. 2009
The European Commission’s report on Romania’s justice system, presented Thursday, notes that it will be crucial for Romania to achieve significant and irreversible progress by summer and the country must speed up its treatment of high-level corruption cases.

EC Report: Romanian Anticorruption Dept Continues Positive Track

14:18, 12 Feb. 2009
The European Commission’s report on Romania’s justice system, presented Thursday, states that the country’s Anticorruption Department DNA continues to show a stable and positive track record for prosecuting cases of high-level corruption.

European Commission Presents Justice Report On Romania Thursday

15:31, 11 Feb. 2009
The European Commission will present the monitoring report on the Romanian justice system Thursday, Commission spokesman Mark Gray said in a press conference Wednesday.

I Hope Econ Crisis Won’t Affect Justice – Romanian President

11:00, 08 Ian. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday he hopes the justice system won’t have to suffer from the economic crisis, adding judges will have to find solutions to the moral crisis, if such a crisis exists.

Social Democrat, Democrat Liberal Heads Designate Current Justice Minister For New Mandate

14:08, 20 Dec. 2008
Romanian social democrat and democrat liberal leaders Mircea Geoana and Emil Boc nominated Catalin Predoiu, the country’s current Justice Minister, for a new mandate at the headship of the Justice Ministry in the next Cabinet.

Romanian Justice Ministry To Be Led By Independent Min

17:05, 16 Dec. 2008
Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana said Tuesday, at the end of the meeting with the coalition partners in the Democratic Liberal Party, that the Ministry of Justice will be led by an independent minister, in accordance with the agreement between the social democrats and democrat liberals.

Romanian Criminal Code Added With Pressure On Justice, Justice Contempt Crimes

15:22, 23 Oct. 2008
The Romanian High Council of the Magistrates (CSM) approved the proposition formulated by justice minister Catalin Predoiu regarding the introduction in the Criminal Code of crimes involving pressure on justice and contempt of legal bodies, which are now punishable by prison terms or fines.

Monica Serbanescu Nominated For Head Of Romania’s Anticorruption Dept

17:44, 11 Aug. 2008
The Romanian Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu on Monday said he will nominate prosecutor Monica Serbanescu as president of the country’s anticorruption department DNA, replacing Daniel Morar whose 3-year mandate expired today.

Romanian President Calls For Consultations On EC Report In Justice Field

17:46, 07 Aug. 2008
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Thursday invited the MPs to consultations on the European Commission’s report in the justice field, scheduling the meeting on August 12.

Romanians’ Confidence In Legal Sys Below EU Avg – Magistrates

15:25, 25 Iun. 2008
Romania’s High Council of Magistrates, or CSM, admitted in the 2007 status report, published Tuesday night, that people’s level of confidence in the judiciary was among the lowest among European Union states and justice reforms have failed to produce conclusive results.

Some EU States Pressure EC On Romania Report – Commissioner

14:27, 26 Mai 2008
European Commissioner Leonard Orban told a news conference Monday that although some Parliaments of member states are pressuring the European Commission on its Report on Romania, this is not reason for concern.

Romanian President Says Politicians Asked Him To Interfere With Justice

09:57, 20 Mai 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu said Monday evening, in a talk show on Realitatea TV, that there were politicians who went to his home to ask him to intervene in their favor in the justice system.

Romania To Send EC Justice Progress Report By End-March

17:33, 26 Mart. 2008
The Romanian executive will send the European Commission a report on the country’s progress in the justice system by end March, Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu said Wednesday.

Romanian Politicians Comment On New Justice Min Appointment

19:59, 29 Feb. 2008
The representatives of Romanian Parliament parties commented the decision of prime minister Calin Tariceanu to appoint Catalin Predoiu as justice minister.

Romanian PM Says Def Min Reshuffle Will Not Affect NATO Summit

15:00, 13 Feb. 2008
The replacement of the minister of defense will not affect preparations for the NATO summit to be hosted by Romania’s capital Bucharest in April, Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said Wednesday.

Romanian Pres Willing To Work With PM On Justice Minister Issue

17:48, 12 Feb. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu is ready to work with the Prime Minister to find a solution for the Ministry of Justice, within the provisions of the Constitution and with respect for the Constitutional Court decision, said the president’s spokesman, Valeriu Turcan.

President Tells PM He Will Refuse The Dismissal Of The Def Min – Sources

14:46, 12 Feb. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu told Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu he would not accept the dismissal of defense minister Teodor Melescanu, proposed for justice minister, official sources told MEDIAFAX Tuesday.

Liberals Propose Defense Min For Justice, Stroe For Defense

14:52, 11 Feb. 2008
The leaders of Romania’s ruling Liberal Party, or PNL, proposed Teodor Melescanu for justice minister and Radu Stroe for defense minister.

Romanian Justice Min Nominee Takes Fight To ECHR

10:05, 08 Feb. 2008
Romanian liberal Senator Norica Nicolai, nominated for the position of justice minister, stated that if the Constitutional Court "maintained Basescu’s reasons regarding immorality" regarding her, she would turn to the European Court for Human Rights.

European Commission To Present Interim Report On Romanian Justice

17:52, 03 Feb. 2008
The European Commission will present the report on justice in Romania, which, according to EU sources, will refer to the leadership of he High Council of the Magistrates and will state that the National Anticorruption Department is on the right track as far as investigations go.

EC Plans To Adopt Interim Reports On Justice Reform For Romania, Bulgaria

14:53, 31 Ian. 2008
The spokesman for the European Commission, Mark Gray, said Thursday in a press conference that the commission plans to adopt Monday the reports on justice in Romania and Bulgaria.

Romanian Pres Says Interim Justice Min Is No Good Either

10:58, 21 Ian. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu warned interim justice minister Teodor Melescanu that, through his attitude in the matter of the eight former and current ministers targeted by criminal investigations, he is nearing abuse of office.

Moldovan Official Alleges Romanian Servants Offer Moldovans Illegal Citizenship

16:13, 15 Ian. 2008
The Moldovan deputy interior minister Valentin Zubic on Tuesday accused two public servants with the Romanian justice ministry of alleged illegal help offered to Moldovan national in obtaining Romanian citizenship.

Romanian PM Studied Justice Min Nominee’s Professional Record – Sources

14:38, 15 Ian. 2008
Romanian prime minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu, studied Norica Nicolai’s professional record, which the head of stated pointed out as grounds for her rejection from the position of justice minister. Tariceanu will decide on notifying the Constitutional Court after consulting the liberal leaders.

EP Socialist Group VP Says Official Spats Taint Romania’s Image

21:40, 08 Ian. 2008
The vice president of the socialist group within the European Parliament, Hannes Swoboda, said, in connection with Romanian president Traian Basescu’s refusal to accept Norica Nicolai as justice minister, that Romania’s image is deteriorating because of these quarrels.

Romanian Pres Rejects PM Proposition For Justice Min

20:42, 08 Ian. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu wrote a letter to Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu asking him to stop proposing Norica Nicolai as justice minister, since her negative image in the public eye will not hike the people’s confidence in justice.

Romania’s Justice Minister Submits Resignation To PM’s Office

16:39, 10 Dec. 2007
Romania’s justice minister Tudor Chiuariu submitted his resignation Monday afternoon to the Office of Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu.

Romania High Court President Criticizes Legal Reform, Ex Justice Min

13:06, 15 Nov. 2007
The head of the Romanian High Court of Justice, Nicolae Popa, said Thursday that the reform of the Romanian judiciary in recent years has been a "mockery", and harshly criticized former justice minister Monica Macovei, who initiated the reforms.