Moldovan Communists prevent the dismissal of Supreme Court of Justice head
Parliament fails to dismiss Supreme Court of Justice head after Communists walk out in protest
Ion Muruianu, the head of the Supreme Court of Justice, will keep his job for at least a few more days after Parliament failed to dismiss him this weekend.
Mr. Muruanu said a couple of weeks ago that journalists in Moldova were "rabid dogs" because they criticized legal authorities in the country. Moldova has lost numerous cases at the European Court for Human Rights because judges inside the country ruled incorrectly.
During the legislative session, which lasted until about 9 p.m., the ruling Alliance for European Integration asked for Mr. Muruianu's dismissal. The Communists objected and walked out, causing the meeting to be closed because quorum could not be achieved.
The issue was therefore delayed until next week.
Imedia
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