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EU report: Political pressure on the judiciary is a concern, there are undeserved appointments

2024-10-30 19:50:00, Aktualitet CNA

EU report: Political pressure on the judiciary is a concern, there are

In the progress report of the EU for Albania, for the year 2024, the judiciary is also mentioned.

The EU declares that our country has made progress, but underlines with concern the attempts at political intervention and the pressure on the judicial system.

Also, in the progress report, it is emphasized that there were undeserved appointments of non-magistrate members in the HCJ and KLP.

"Albania is moderately prepared in the field of judiciary and fundamental rights and has made some progress during the reporting period.

Albania is moderately prepared and has made some progress in its judicial functioning. Albania continued the implementation of the judicial reform and the vetting process, which led to significant improvements in the functioning of the judiciary that should be preserved. The end of the first-instance vetting process is imminent, which is a major milestone with 11 cases remaining from 805 to 3 October 2024. Concerns remain about attempted political interference and pressure on the judiciary and deficiencies in appointments based on the merits of the non-magistrate members of the High Judicial Council (HCJ) and the High Prosecution Council (HPC) and their integrity.

The new judicial map was implemented, but there are still challenges with the quality and efficiency of justice. Several preparatory acts have been approved for the opening of an integrated case management system, but the necessary budget allocations are missing, especially for the court component.

The Commission's recommendations from last year have been partially implemented and remain mostly valid", says the progress report./ CNA





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