SCM's reaction to the draft law reducing magistrates' special pensions: It may lead to a "blockage" in Justice

The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) says it has not been consulted on the new draft law on magistrates' pensions and warns that the change in legislation creates uncertainty in the system, in an official statement issued on Tuesday. ...

Members of the Superior Council of Magistracy said on Tuesday that they were not consulted on the new draft law on retirement age and special pensions and warned that uncertainty could lead to "a real blockage at the level of judicial authority institutions." The magistrates also accuse a lack of transparency and warn that legislative amendments must be made in compliance with constitutional provisions.

In total contempt for the law and its own regulations, the plenary session of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) validated a candidate for the position of magistrate, even though he failed the psychological test twice.

The Judges' Forum warns that the new pension law could lead to the immediate retirement of over 1,000 magistrates. The organization criticizes the changes as untimely, poorly drafted and illogical, stressing that they affect the constitutional status and independence of the judiciary.

The SCM warns that any change regarding the rights of judges and prosecutors must be made in compliance with constitutional standards.

CSM vehemently protests against cutting special pensions, even if Romania will lose 231 million euros from the PNRR