Serbian Constitutional Court (Beta/Ana Slovic)
On Jan. 28, Serbia’s Constitutional Court president Vladan Petrov criticized ruling Serbian Progressive Party MP Ugljesa Mrdic for submitting draft amendments to multiple judicial laws without previously seeking opinions from the High Council of the Judiciary and High Prosecutorial Council.
In a guest appearance on Pink TV, Petrov called Mrdic “a remarkable and brave man” but also stated that Mrdic made a procedural error.
“Those on the side of justice and the law must be mindful of every step. An error has indeed been made. The proposal should have [first] been sent to the High Council of the Judiciary and High Prosecutorial Council for opinions,” said Petrov.
Mrdic submitted to Parliament draft amendments to the High Prosecutorial Council Act and to the law governing the internal structure and jurisdiction of authorities for combating cybercrime. Both drafts were adopted on Jan. 28.
Legal experts and members of the opposition have spoken out against the changes, maintaining they are aimed at undermining the autonomy of the Prosecutor’s Office in direct response to the investigations launched into certain ministers.
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