Corruption and errors in the judiciary diminish trust in judges. Only 30% of the Moldovans have confidence in the judges. About 50% of the cases in which Moldova was found guilty by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) were lost because of judicial mistakes. The large number of cases points to serious shortcomings in the judicial system and the work of the law enforcement bodies, Acting President Marian Lupu said in the yearly assembly of judges on Friday, Info-Prim Neo reports. “The people do not trust much the judiciary. This is probably due to the selection of candidates for the post of judge or the appointment of persons who do not meet the criteria. The judicial system must be reformed. The people need results, but the courts only pass palliative decisions,” Marian Lupu said, adding he will demand that the judges act consistently and efficiently. Dumitru Visternicean, president of the Supreme Council of Magistrates, said that last year the Council received a number of complaints from people about the work done by judges. “Dissatisfaction and criticism exist inside and outside the judiciary. We must look for solutions to improve our work and be more firm,” he stated. Dumitru Visternicean also said that the salary of only 600 lei makes many court clerks to abandon work. He said that this problem must be solved as soon as possible. Minister of Justice Alexandru Tanase stressed the number of auxiliary workers will be increased in order to improve the work of the judiciary. From September 1, every judge will be assisted by reviewers. The salaries will be reassessed. “We can speak about corruption for many years, but if the pays in the system are not increased, nothing will change,” he said. He also said that the judicial immunity will be also discussed as it is impossible to deprive the judges of it, but they should work on their image more because without it their efforts are useless. The president of the Supreme Court of Justice Ion Muruianu did not attend the yearly assembly. He argued he has objective reasons to be absent.