The decision on the statute of limitations in the "Telekom" case shows that the criminal prosecution was not failed due to lack of evidence, but due to institutional delays. This is a serious blow to citizens' trust in the judicial system, said Dijana Kažić, a member of the Preokret movement, today.
"Citizens expect justice, not justifications. When institutions fail, the message is sent that impunity is stronger than the law, which undermines trust in the state and the rules that should apply to everyone. For precisely these and similar cases that are obviously being deliberately led to statutes of limitations, Preokret is demanding vetting, lustration of criminal heritage and transparency, i.e. verification of the assets and performance of all judicial office holders, removal of those who protected corruption and clear determination of responsibility in each case," Kažić stressed in a statement.
She added that legality without accountability does not mean justice.
"If we want a system that protects the public interest, bold reforms are needed. Otherwise, statutes of limitations will become the rule, and justice the exception," Kažić said.
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