Judge Alina Corbu is ending her term as president of the High Court of Cassation and Justice on Friday, retiring from the judiciary following President Nicusor Dan's signing the relevant decree.
In a statement by the High Court of Cassation and Justice, Alina Corbu expressed concern about the danger of judges being vilified as 'enemies of the people'.
"In concluding arguments, from the perspective of a supreme court manager and 15-year judge at the High Court of Cassation and Justice, who becomes a simple citizen starting tomorrow, I must sound alarm over the immeasurable danger to our democracy, of the media-driven vilification of the judges as 'enemies of the people'. Regardless of the emotional heights the debate taking place these days may reach, the request of this still sitting president of the High Court of Cassation and Justice to the citizens of Romania is to inform themselves as comprehensively as possible and to take into account that, for each of us, wether employed in the public or in the private sector, in a management or in an executive position, rich or poor, the judge is the last line of defense when we are faced with a situation of abuse where our rights are violated. An independent, efficient and strong judiciary undoubtedly underpins Romania's vital national interests. For this very reason, for all responsible factors, the public debate on all these aspects should be approached in a pragmatic, substantiated and rational manner," the release states.
Alina Corbu's successor in office is the controversial Lia Savonea, but the latter's appointment must first be approved by President Nicusor Dan. On Wednesday, the president declared that he will very likely sign the decree appointing Lia Savonea to the helm of the top court.
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