Civil society, public authorities, national and international partners of the Ministry of Justice are invited to weigh in on the debate concerning the application of Article 307 of the Criminal Code, which makes it a crime for judges to deliberately pass unlawful rulings, IPN reports.
The Ministry of Justice says in a statement that it has taken into account the recent developments in the judicial sector, including opinions expressed in a forum titled “Reforming Justice and combating corruption”, which took place on July 23.
“The Ministry of Justice initiates the consultation of public opinion and calls on all interested parties, civil society, public authorities, national and international partners, to contribute with reasoned opinions on aspects related to the application of the provisions of the art. 307 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova”, reads the statement.
Those interested in participating in public debates can send their opinions and suggestions accompanied by arguments to the e-mail address: daniela.ciornii@justice.gov.md.
Article 307 of the Criminal Code states that judges may be held criminally accountable for deliberately passing any kind of ruling that is contrary to law. Such acts are punishable by a fine from 650 to 1150 conventional units, or up to 5 years in prison, in both cases with a ban from certain positions or activities for up to 5 years.
