KDI urges government not to interfere with judicial affairs

The case of violations of an 11-year-old has brought renewed attention to the problems facing Kosovo's justice system, among which impunity and non-serious treatment of sensitive subjects are the most acute. This case has only reconfirmed the need for reforming the justice system in the function of raising the level of accountability and performance of justice institutions.

However, KDI considers that the Kosovo government's approach to this situation -- demanding dismissals and resignations of justice system acts -- is an impact on the independence and work of the judiciary. The constitution clearly defines the principle of separation, control and balance of powers, so government interventions in such forms violate the fundamental standards and principles of constitutional democracy. Furthermore, legislation envisions accountability mechanisms against judges and prosecutors who are currently the only way to call in responsibility of the same in terms of their work

At the time when the country is on the verge of launching the Vetting process in justice, reports between justice and executive institutions are extremely important in successfully completing such a sensitive and complex process, such as Vetting.

Therefore, KDI calls for the Government to interrupt trends for interference in the work of the judiciary, but on the other hand, the KDR and the KPC use the necessary disciplinary mechanisms against judges and prosecutors in connection with non-deserved treatment of cases. /Periscopi/