Justice in Chaos: The High Prosecutorial Council Can’t Pick Its Chiefs!
Did you know that Serbia’s High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) failed to select a single one of 20 chief prosecutors? Yes, you read that right! At their fourth regular session, none of the candidate lists secured the required majority of eight votes. The result? The entire process is stalled, leaving the judiciary without the key leaders meant to fight for justice.
HPC President Branko Stamenković openly admitted there was no voting on individual candidates because the lists didn’t have the necessary majority. It’s like the council members are playing a game with no rules — no one wants to agree, and justice is left hanging by a thread.
Nenad Vujić from Istra Pravde says only minor procedural tweaks are needed to quickly restart and successfully complete the selection. But is this just empty talk? The chief public prosecutor’s term lasts six years, making it crucial that the process is transparent and high-quality.
Justice or a Public Show?
While the HPC struggles with the selection, Serbia’s judiciary looks like a mess. At the debate “Who Tramples Us, Who Protects Us?” in Novi Sad, prosecutor Bojana Savović warned about dangerous loyalty among some prosecutors ready to “close” cases as needed, regardless of justice.
Six suspects accused of violent regime change pleaded guilty, but cases of violence against students and citizens show the judiciary acts differently in nearly identical situations. Is justice blind or just selective?
Activist Predrag Voštinić urges citizens not to be naive and to ask who’s really trampling them. Is it the system, the institutions, or someone else?
Violence and Rights Trampled — The Daily Reality
While the judiciary fights its own battles, Serbian citizens face violence and rights violations. The documentary “Chronicle of Foretold Violence” shows how blockades and violence against citizens have been happening for decades, targeting those fighting for truth, freedom, and justice.
Journalist and co-author Jovana Polić points out that violence isn’t new — it’s been going on for 13 years, maybe longer. This isn’t just a story about the judiciary — it’s about a system that doesn’t work and fails to protect its people.
What’s Next?
With chief prosecutor selections blocked and justice seemingly on hold, the question remains: who will protect the judiciary from itself? Will the HPC finally reach an agreement, or are we watching another show with no real outcome?
Got a hot take on this mess? Or maybe a good joke about justice and prosecutors? Drop it in the comments — let’s see if we can break this legal deadlock together!
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