Moldova fights crime, interference with PACCO merger

The project to create the new PACCO structure, by merging the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) with the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), has been sent to European partners for consultation.

Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu chosen as Supreme Court judge

Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu was appointed by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ). This decision was made during a plenary session held on May 15, where five candidates were evaluated.

President of CSM about the creation of the Anti-Corruption Court: “Its need is unquestionable”

The need for an anti-corruption court is undeniable; however, its establishment will require time, according to Sergiu Caraman, the president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). He emphasizes that such a court is crucial for prioritizing major corruption cases and ensuring they are resolved within a reasonable timeframe. This step is necessary for restoring credibility in the judiciary.

Moldova probes prison release of life-term inmates

The Ministry of Justice in Moldova has extended its internal investigation into the release of several individuals sentenced to life imprisonment, following the enforcement of the Amnesty Law and recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Moldova’s top court struggles with judge shortage and backlog

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) in Moldova is currently operating with only nine out of the 20 judges required by law, amidst a backlog of over 6,000 cases.

Bashkan Evghenia Guțul's house arrest extended by 30 days

The governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, Evghenia Guțul, will remain under house arrest for another 30 days, until June 13. The decision was recently announced by the judges of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana.

Chisinau Court will examine George Simion's request to lift the ban, immediately after the second round of the Romanian presidential elections

The Chisinau Court based in Râșcani will examine on May 19 the request of the leader of the AUR, George Simion, to cancel the ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The hearings in the case "Simion George-Nicolae versus the General Inspectorate for Migration" are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., according to the national court portal.

Evghenia Guțul remains under house arrest following the Court of Appeal's decision

The Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, remains under house arrest. A decision to this effect was made today, April 17, by magistrates from the Court of Appeal, who rejected the prosecutors' request to place her in preventive arrest and the lawyers' request to release her from house arrest.

Justice Minister responds to Veronica Dragalin's accusations of "blackmailing judges"

The former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, could have notified the competent authorities about the alleged cases of blackmail and pressure while she was in office, claims Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru. The reaction comes after Dragalin's accusations that former justice officials collected compromising information about magistrates to coerce them to act in a certain way.

Gagauzia's autonomy at risk after court ruling on prosecutor appointment

The Constitutional Court's decision to declare the involvement of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG) in appointing the Chief Prosecutor of the autonomy unconstitutional has generated divergent reactions.

Court rules Gagauzia prosecutor law unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court of Moldova has ruled unconstitutional a provision that allowed Gagauzia’s People’s Assembly to nominate a candidate for the position of regional chief prosecutor.

Maia Sandu says justice reform is mostly complete but criticizes slow progress at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

President Maia Sandu claims that most of the justice reform has already been completed. In an interview conducted in Russian with journalist Ivan Sviatchenko, she stated that the majority of judges have undergone evaluations of their ethical and financial integrity. Now, the results of their work should be evident.