Prosecutor General on Justice Day: 'In every case there are people, destinies, and the legitimate expectation that the state will be just'

On Romania's Justice Day, celebrated July 5, Prosecutor General Cristina Chiriac delivered a message underscoring the vital role of citizen trust in the judicial system. She stated that this trust is the judiciary's most important resource and must be earned daily through professionalism, integrity, and responsibility.

Chiriac emphasized that Justice Day transcends mere institutional celebration, inviting reflection on the fundamental ideal of the rule of law: the administration of justice. She clarified that justice is not solely about institutions, laws, and procedures, but fundamentally about citizens' confidence that their rights are protected, victims' suffering is acknowledged, the accused receive fair trials, and the law is applied equally to everyone.

Addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing society, marked by organized crime, technological advancements, and artificial intelligence, Chiriac noted that trust cannot be taken for granted. "In an era marked by rapid changes, social polarization, disinformation, and unprecedented technological transformations, this trust can no longer be considered a given. It must be earned and reconfirmed every day, through professionalism, integrity, and responsibility," her message stated.

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Într-o epocă marcată de schimbări rapide, de polarizare socială, de dezinformare și de transformări tehnologice fără precedent, această încredere nu mai poate fi considerată un dat. Ea trebuie câștigată și reconfirmată în fiecare zi, prin profesionalism, integritate și responsabilitate.

She further elaborated on the profound nature of the work performed by those in the judicial system, stating, "We do not just administer cases. We administer hopes, expectations, and sometimes, the last resources of trust that citizens have in the state." Chiriac also asserted that the independence of the judiciary is not a privilege for magistrates but a guarantee of citizens' freedom, stressing the need for a balance between firm law enforcement and respect for fundamental rights.

"The strength of justice does not lie in the power to punish, but in its capacity to convince society that its solutions are legitimate, impartial, and in accordance with the law," Chiriac concluded. She extended thanks to all who contribute to the functioning of the judicial system, prosecutors, judges, clerks, police officers, specialists, and auxiliary staff, and encouraged young individuals pursuing legal careers. The future of Romanian justice, she added, depends on reforms, investments, and the defense of the rule of law's values.

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Noi nu administrăm doar dosare. Noi administrăm speranțe, așteptări și, uneori, ultimele resurse de încredere pe care cetățenii le mai au în stat.