(ANSA) - UDINE, 23 MAR - STRASBOURG - The reform on
prosecutors, proposed by a group of parliamentarians in February
through 2 bills, risks politicizing the Montenegrin prosecutors,
warns the Venice Commission in the opinion adopted in its last
session. First of all, the Council of Europe's body expressed
"concern over the proposal to replace the special state
prosecutor before the end of his mandate. "This proposal is an
'ad nominem' law", the Commission underlined, arguing that if
those who currently hold this office are guilty of misconduct,
as suggested by the majority parliamentarians, they should
undergo a disciplinary or penal procedure. Reform should not be
used as an excuse for their removal. The Strasbourg-based body
also expressed doubts about the part of the reform that provides
for changes in the Council of Prosecutors' composition.
According to the Commission, "the immediate replacement of all
Council members is not justified." Moreover, the reform is
problematic when it provides for the simultaneous election of
all members not belonging to the judiciary by a majority vote.
"This could lead to an increase in the politicization of the
Council," the Commission warned. (ANSA).
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