magistrates

Romanian Magistrates- Highest Paid Public Sector Employees In ’08- Report

A report drafted by the Romanian government indicates that the average monthly costs per person on public sector wages, during January-November 2008, range from 1693 lei (EUR1=RON4.2340) for the Economic and Social Council up to RON9926 for the Supreme Court, which ranks first in the hierarchy.

Court Ruling Hiking Magistrates’ Wages Is Abusive – Romanian President

Romanian President Traian Basescu deemed abusive the way magistrates’ wages have been increased by court decision, as this is a severe violation of the power separation principle.

Romanian Pres Blasta High Council Of Magistrates

Romanian president Traian Basescu noticed that despite the lack of consistent progress under Lidia Barbulescu, the High Council of the Magistrates is seeking ways to block the activity of the National Integrity Agency, and not to apply the European Commission recommendations, said the presidency.

Romanian Magistrates No Longer Appointed Without Contest

The Romanian executive on Wednesday amended the legislation on magistrates’ statute, by eliminating the possibility for former judges and prosecutors, as well as for acting lawyers to be appointed magistrates without passing a test.

Romanian Magistrate Professional Records To Be Kept By Single Auth

The Romanian High Council of the Magistrates (CSM) proposes a law amendment that would bring all professional records of judges and prosecutors, which are currently held by other institutions, to the Council.

Romanian Pres Says 25% Of Magistrates Are Ex Securitate Members

The president of the Romanian High Council of the Magistrates, Lidia Barbulescu, said that the statements made by president Traian Basescu, who said that 25% of magistrates are former Securitate members, "brings unusual damage" to the image of judges and prosecutors.

Parliament Often Bent Constitution To Fit Political Interests –President

Romanian President Traian Basescu told young graduates of the National Magistrates Institute on Tuesday that lawmakers have often “bent” the Constitution to make it fit political purposes.

New President At The Romanian High Council Of Magistrates

Lidia Barbulescu was elected president of the Romanian High Council of the Magistrates (CSM) with 15 pros and one con. She will present the management plan implied by the position.

Supreme Court Rules Against Preventive Arrest Warrant Of Prosecutors Involved In Rigging Contest

Romania’s Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday the proposal of preventive arrest issued for prosecutors Gheorghe Dumitru and Eugen Cojocaru, together with notary public Gheorghe Bucur, involved in defrauding the contest to fill in top prosecutor and judge positions.

Romania, Italy To Sign Agreement On Liaison Magistrates

Romania’s justice minister Tudor Chiuariu and his Italian counterpart Clemente Mastella will sign Saturday in Benevento (near Naples) the first collaboration agreement regarding liaison magistrates of the two countries.