19:30, 16.09.2008 Romania Senate: Magistrates To Appoint Chief Prosecutors, Not President

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BUCHAREST / 19:30, 16.09.2008 Romanian Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment to Law 303/2004, which stipulates chief prosecutors of national departments fighting corruption and organized crime, along with their deputies are to be appointed by the High Council of Magistrates, not the head of state.

The amendment was adopted with 78 votes in favor and 46 against. Under the amendment legislation, chief prosecutors are to be appointed by the High Council of Magistrates in plenary meeting, at the...

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