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SRCE Party: Authorities Seek Monopoly on Judicial Appointments
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SRCE Party: Authorities Seek Monopoly on Judicial Appointments

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Verica Milanović of the Srbija centar (SRCE) party criticized proposed legal changes that would give the government a monopoly over judicial and prosecutorial appointments.
  • Milanović argued these changes aim to control the judiciary through the Judicial Academy, undermining judicial independence.
  • The SRCE party opposes the proposed amendments, viewing them as a power grab by the ruling majority.

The Srbija centar (SRCE) party has voiced strong opposition to proposed legal amendments that would centralize the selection of judges and prosecutors. Verica Milanović, a member of the SRCE party, stated that the ruling majority intends to establish a monopoly over these crucial appointments.

Milanović specifically criticized the proposed role of the Judicial Academy, suggesting it would become the sole pathway for individuals seeking to enter the judiciary. She argued that this move would effectively allow the government to control the composition of the courts and prosecution offices, thereby compromising the independence of the judicial branch.

The authorities want a monopoly on the election of judges and prosecutors.

— Verica Milanović (SRCE)Milanović stated the ruling majority's intention behind the proposed legal changes.

The SRCE party views these proposed changes as a significant threat to the rule of law and democratic principles in Serbia. They contend that the amendments are designed to consolidate power within the ruling political elite, rather than to improve the efficiency or fairness of the justice system. The party is actively campaigning against these proposals, urging for their rejection to safeguard judicial autonomy.

By proposing changes to the law, the authorities are introducing the Judicial Academy as the only way.

— Verica Milanović (SRCE)Milanović explained how the proposed changes would consolidate power over judicial appointments.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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