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13:55, 15.09.2020

Judges rule that former PSD head Dragnea was violated his right to work in penitentiary

The Capital City District 5 court admitted on Tuesday a request submitted by the former leader of the PSD (Social Democratic Party) Liviu Dragnea in which he challenged the decision of the Rahova Penitentiary to…




17:01, 09.09.2020

Judges in Central Electoral Bureau for parliamentary elections, drawn

The Supreme Court appointed, on Wednesday, by draw, the five judges who will be part of the Central Electoral Bureau for the parliamentary elections, which will take place on December 6. Thus, two judges from the…




16:26, 21.08.2020

Dragnea to stay in prison as judges dismiss his appeal

The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) on Friday dismissed as unfounded, an appeal filed by Liviu Dragnea against a jail sentence handed to him in the case of fictitious employment at DGASPC Teleorman; the former…




17:45, 31.07.2020

Romania to hold contest to select its Court of Justice of the European Union judge

The Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM) announced on Friday the start of a contest for the selection of Romania's candidate for the office of judge with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).CSM said…




21:36, 10.07.2020

2020 EU Justice Scoreboard finds Romanians' trust in judicial independence is going down

Romania holds one of the last positions in the EU by the public's perception of the independence of judges and courts, according to the Eurobarometer released on Friday, on the occasion of the publication of the…




17:12, 06.07.2020

Three associations condemn punishing or blaming magistrates that deliver substantiated criticisms of legal system

Three associations of prosecutors and judges publicly condemn the punishing or blaming in any way of magistrates who deliver substantiated criticisms of the legal system."Judges and prosecutors, especially members…




21:17, 07.05.2020

PLUS initiates petition to change manner in which CCR judges are appointed

The Liberty, Unity, Solidarity Party (PLUS) announced it initiated a petition for "the depoliticisation and professionalisation" of the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR), supporting the amendment of the manner…




12:59, 21.02.2020

Judges Forum: The President, Gov't and Parliament break international entities' recommendations

The Judges' Forum in Romania Association stated that the President, the Government and the Parliament violated the recommendations of the international entities necessary to be fulfilled for the minimum functioning…




13:53, 20.01.2020

Online messages posted by magistrates influence public perception of judiciary

Judges and prosecutors have to display poise and wisdom when posting online, because their opinions influence society's perception of the judiciary, reads one of the conclusions of a conference to release good…




17:40, 09.01.2020

Romanian judges and prosecutors go out in sign of solidarity with Polish magistrates

Romanian judges and prosecutors will go out on Friday in front of the country's courts as a sign of solidarity with Polish magistrates, who will protest in Warsaw in connection with 'the systematic attempts by…




11:34, 24.12.2019

JusMin Predoiu about Tandarei case: Either there was no evidence or the judges ignored it

Minister of Justice Catalin Predoiu on Tuesday said about the final acquittal of the 24 persons accused of sending children to beg in the UK, that "either there was no evidence or the judges ignored it."  Asked…




20:44, 16.12.2019

PSD files constitutional challenge with CCR on bills for which the Gov't assumed responsibility

PSD (Social Democratic Party) on Monday filed a challenge with the Constitutional Court related to the bill concerning the entrance exam to the National Institute of Magistracy (INM) for which the Orban Government…




13:14, 29.08.2019

CSM: Iohannis's statements regarding Girbovan, 'manifest attack on independence and prestige of justice'

The statements made by Klaus Iohannis regarding Dana Girbovan represent a "manifest attack on the independence and prestige of justice", the Section for Judges of the Supreme Council of Magistracy claims.




19:23, 31.07.2019

CSM: Section for judges condemns using Caracal tragedy `for gaining political benefits`

Section for judges of the Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM) condemns "the using of the Caracal tragedy for gaining political benefits", demanding that "the truth be discovered quickly and the ones in fault be…




17:16, 18.07.2019

CSM validates Corina Corbu as head of the Supreme Court

The Section for Judges of the Supreme Council of Magistracy (CSM) on Thursday validated Corina Corbu as head of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ).The CSM spokesperson confirmed that the Section for…




13:16, 18.07.2019

ICCJ's Tarcea: Supreme Court judges - pressurized, but they must not allow that

The President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ), Cristina Tarcea, says that the Supreme Court judges have been and will continue to be pressurized, but they must not allow that.  "Judges of the…




12:25, 19.06.2019

PM Dancila: I do not want anyone to stay behind bars if law allows them to be released

Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Tuesday for Adevarul Live when asked if she imagined from the position of interim chairperson of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) the day when Dragnea could leave prison…




17:42, 18.06.2019

SIIJ deputy head Florea says judges' activity has come under pressure in recent years

Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Magistrates' Investigation Section (SIIJ), Adina Florea, said on Tuesday that the judges' activity has come under noticeable pressure in recent years.Speaking on Tuesday at the Supreme…




18:16, 24.04.2019

Professional associations of magistrates: Modifications to Criminal Code voted on Wednesday, nothing to do with CCR decisions

Two professional associations of magistrates drew attention that the modifications to the Criminal Code voted on Wednesday under parliamentary procedure have nothing to do with the CCR (Constitutional Court of…




14:58, 17.04.2019

Anti-graft Directorate requests deadlines in Liviu Dragnea and Darius Valcov's case files be changed

National Anti-corruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors have made requests to change the court terms set by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ, Supreme Court, ed. n.) judges in the case files of Liviu…




19:23, 03.04.2019

CSM blames pressure from European officials on judge in Kovesi case

The Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM)'s Section for Judges blames pressure from European officials on the judge in charge of settling the appeal brought by the former head of the National Anticorruption Directorate…




12:26, 09.03.2019

PLUS' Ciolos: Judges with High Court of Cassation and Justice voted in favor of 2020 Alliance

The judges with the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) voted in favour of the USR PLUS 2020 Alliance, announced, on Friday, the chairman of the Freedom, Unity and Solidarity Party (PLUS), Dacian Ciolos,…




10:24, 26.02.2019

Tarcea: 'Law does not provide for 3-judge panel draw; 'hand-picked' judges - urban legends'

The head of the Supreme Court, Cristina Tarcea, said on Monday evening that the law does not provide for the draw of the three-judge panels and has described as "urban legends" the information that appeared in…




12:26, 22.02.2019

JusMin Toader's reply to those criticizing ordinance on justice laws: A judge can become European prosecutor

Minister of Justice Tudorel Toader says a judge can become a prosecutor with the European Prosecutor's Office, in reply to those who criticize the provisions in the emergency ordinance modifying justice laws. …




09:23, 20.02.2019

Gov't amends justice legislation; JusMin Toader: Management vacancies at prosecution offices cannot be filled by reassignment

The government on Tuesday passed an emergency ordinance amending the justice legislation that refers, among other things, to reassignments to high-level positions in the Public Prosecution Service, according to…




10:38, 17.01.2019

Garbovan (UNJR): CCR finds one of most serious conflicts between state powers

The President of the National Union of Romania's Judges (UNJR) Dana Garbovan holds that Wednesday's decision of the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) on the protocols between the Romanian Intelligence Service…




18:18, 17.12.2018

Judges Forum asks CSM to defend independence of judicial system against Dragnea's statements

The Romanian Judges' Forum Association (FJR) asked the Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM) to defend the judicial system against several allegations made by the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Liviu Dragnea,…




15:32, 03.12.2018

AG Lazar calls official decision unlawful, challenges it in court

Attorney General Augustin Lazar said on Monday that he had appealed against a decision by the plenum of the Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM) that he had violated the Code of Ethics of Judges and Prosecutors…




14:41, 24.10.2018

Prosecutor General discusses with UN rapporteur on independence of prosecutors in Romania

Prosecutor General Augustin Lazar had a working meeting with a UN delegation headed by Diego Garcia-Sayan, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Independence of Judges and Lawyers, during which several topics were…




12:18, 05.10.2018

Romania's Judges' Forum asks Ombudsman to notify CCR on amendments brought to Law regarding CSM

Romania's Judges' Forum announced having sent to the Ombudsman a request for the notification of Romania's Constitutional Court (CCR) in relation to the amendments brought to Law No.317/2004 regarding the Superior…