Justice Minister Rejects Criticism From European Prosecutors on MP Probes
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The European Public Prosecutor expressed her particular concern and dissatisfaction with the amendment to "accelerate" the trial of criminal cases involving MPs.
The assessed regulation addresses the issue of delays in the criminal investigation and trial of criminal acts committed by members of parliament, which can lead to long-term criminal proceedings.
"All investigative actions are carried out by the designated European Prosecutors, in accordance with the provisions of article 16b paragraph 1 of law 4786/2021," the Deputy Minister of Justice noted. The post Bougas Clarifications on the European Public Prosecutor's Office - "The amendment does not affect its responsibilities" appeared first on in.gr.
Deputy Minister of Justice Yiannis Bougas made a statement regarding felonies within the jurisdiction of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, on the occasion of the amendment to accelerate criminal proceedings in cases involving members of parliament, the… G. Bougas on felonies within the jurisdiction of the European Public Prosecutor's Office: All investigative actions are carried out by the designated European Prosecutors - NAVTEMPORIKI
Justice minister rejects criticism from European prosecutors on MP probes
Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis on Tuesday defended a proposed legislative amendment to speed up the investigation of cases allegedly involving members of Parliament, which has triggered complaints from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The European Public Prosecutor, Laura Kovesi, sent a letter today to the Minister of Justice, Giorgos Floridis, expressing her strong concern about an amendment he tabled last night, which appears to concern the acceleration of the trial of criminal cases involving MPs. “The potential implications of the changes are wide-ranging and their hasty adoption, which leaves no substantial opportunity for proper scrutiny or debate, appears to be contrar…
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