Bucharest Tribunal rejects PNL's accusations, denounces pressure in Congress case; CSM affirms judicial independence

The Bucharest Tribunal has firmly rejected accusations made by the National Liberal Party (PNL) that a case related to the party's congress annulment was assigned to a former associate of Alina Gorghiu. The Tribunal issued a statement emphasizing that case assignments are transparent and adhere to legal specialization criteria.

Simultaneously, the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued a warning regarding an "unprecedented escalation" of public discourse targeting the judiciary. The CSM reiterated that the independence of the justice system cannot be challenged in public forums but must be addressed through legal channels.

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The Bucharest Tribunal rejects the accusations formulated by a political party and considers the pressures exerted, through such public communications, on judges during the resolution of cases to be unwarranted.

The Tribunal's statement, signed by its president Judge Cosmin Sterea-Grossu, came after the PNL alleged improper case allocation and announced its intention to request the recusal of the magistrate. The Tribunal categorically denied these claims, asserting that such public communications constitute undue pressure on judges during ongoing cases. It highlighted that the system of case distribution and judicial specialization is designed to ensure efficiency and uniformity in legal practice, particularly in complex cases involving legal entities like political parties.

The court stressed that judicial specialization, a legally mandated measure, aims for the efficient organization of the Tribunal's activities and the unification of judicial practice, aligning with European recommendations. The PNL itself has previously acknowledged the benefits of specialization in its governance program.

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The independence of justice cannot be put into question.