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The Supreme Court is remembered 'after the pilaf' for the attacks and intimidation of the head of government....
The High Judicial Council has been reminded to react after Prime Minister Edi Rama's attacks on the judiciary.
The head of government has launched a frontal attack on judges who rule against state institutions, anathemaing them on social media. Yesterday, Rama attacked the next judge, Ligoraq Toshi, while before him he used the same language against Hazbi Balliu and Klarent Demir.
The Supreme Court of Kosovo reacted today, asking politicians to stop making statements that discredit the judge. But it is striking that the Supreme Court of Kosovo did not dare to mention Edi Rama's name and the statement comes "after the pilaf".
“ The Council calls on all public and private entities to respect the independence of the judiciary as one of the foundations of the rule of law. The only way to challenge a judicial decision is through the procedural means provided by law, by appealing to a higher court. Likewise, any complaint or allegation regarding the conduct or integrity of a judge should be addressed to the relevant institutions.
"The Supreme Court of Justice, in accordance with its constitutional powers, expresses its full support for all judges and their daily efforts in protecting the rights of citizens and serving the public interest. It also encourages them to exercise their function responsibly and independently of any external influence ," the Supreme Court of Justice states.
Full reaction
The High Judicial Council, taking issue with recent statements by public or private entities, reiterates once again that such statements harm the image and dignity of judges and undermine the independence of the judiciary.
In any democratic society, judges are guarantors of the equality of parties before the law. Consequently, the exercise of their function must be independent and free from any form of influence, subject only to the Constitution and the laws. In a state governed by the rule of law, the separation and balance of powers constitutes a fundamental principle and the judge exercises his functions independently, assessing the facts and interpreting the law, free from any external influence.
The Council calls on all public and private entities to respect the independence of the judiciary as one of the foundations of the rule of law. The only way to challenge a judicial decision is through the procedural means provided by law, by appealing to a higher court. Likewise, any complaint or allegation regarding the conduct or integrity of a judge should be addressed to the relevant institutions.
The Supreme Court of Justice, in accordance with its constitutional powers, expresses its full support for all judges and their daily efforts to protect the rights of citizens and serve the public interest. It also encourages them to exercise their function responsibly and independently of any external influence.
In a state of law – which today is closer than ever to the aspiration of becoming part of the European Union – only through an independent judicial system can equality before the law and effective justice be ensured, which deserves the trust of the public.
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