The Appellate Court in Novi Sad has issued a ruling lifting the detention of those accused in the collapse of the canopy at the Novi Sad railway station. Instead of detention, the accused have been subjected to house arrest with electronic monitoring (ankle bracelets) for three months, along with bans on using phones, internet, and receiving visitors. The court stated that the purpose of detention can be achieved with a milder measure that restricts freedom of movement and communication to a lesser extent. If the accused violate these restrictions, detention may be reinstated.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning reports emphasize the human rights aspect of replacing detention with less restrictive measures such as electronic monitoring and house arrest. They highlight the court’s decision as a positive step towards more humane treatment of accused individuals, focusing on the balance between justice and personal freedoms.
Center: Center-leaning coverage presents the facts of the court ruling in a neutral tone, focusing on the legal procedures and the rationale behind replacing detention with electronic monitoring. They emphasize the court’s assessment that the purpose of detention can be achieved with milder measures and note the conditions imposed on the accused.
Right: Right-leaning narratives may stress the importance of law and order, acknowledging the court’s decision but emphasizing that the accused remain under strict surveillance and restrictions. They may highlight the potential consequences if the accused violate the imposed measures, supporting the judiciary’s firm stance on public safety.