Judges are legally entitled to hold general assemblies, but the way the recent General Assembly of Judges took place, the speed with which the decisions were examined and pronounced, lead to suspicions that someone organized the actions form the shadow. The opinion belongs to Tatiana Răducanu, resigning judge, former member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). At the same time, some magistrates think that the CSM is responsible for the situation created in the field of justice and the examination of its dismissal had to take place anyway. The opinions were expressed on "Shadow Cabinet" program, Jurnal TV, IPN reports.
"During the PD-era, there was a group of intangible judges who could do anything, they had protection and nothing happened to them. Now, when these judges have witnessed the chairman of the Supreme Court of Justice being detained for 72 hours, they think of doing something as it is their turn,” says Tatiana Răducan. In her opinion, this group of judges is influential because some of them hold administrative positions.
Alexandru Gheorghieș, chairman of Balti Court of Appeal, argues that the questions regarding the CSM have appeared long ago. "The first message was the conduct of the contest for the position of judge at the Constitutional Court. The meeting is convened at 09.00 in the morning after which it is postponed to 11.00 in order to find the candidate for CC judge position without any contest”, the magistrate said. According to him, the General Assembly of Judges was organized quickly so as not to block the process of holding magistrates liable.
Angela Bostan, judge at Chisinau Court of Appeal, argues that lately the independence of the magistrates has been questioned more or less reasonably. "I think these things should have been highlighted. It was necessary to discuss this situation in front of the society and to notify the judiciary. It was a harsh message, widely publicized that went unanswered by the judiciary,” says the magistrate.
Ghenadie Eni, resigning judge, former chairman of Cahul Court of Appeal, believes that the situation in the field of justice was admitted by the Superior Council of Magistracy. The CSM has not taken measures to strengthen the pillars underlying the judge’s activity: professionalism, integrity and professional reputation.