Supreme Judicial Council (SJC): Citizen Council calls for the protection of the judicial system

The Civic Council to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) strongly disagreed with the "unacceptable behavior" of politicians and lawyers, raising the issue of preserving the independence of the judiciary. In a public statement, released today, the council categorically condemns any attempt to influence justice, especially in the context of ongoing legal proceedings.

Observers note that the statement comes at a crucial moment when public tension surrounding specific cases is escalating. The council's criticism focuses on the public pressure exerted on judges who are considering sensitive cases. The council expresses deep concern about the effect of such practices on the objectivity and impartiality of the magistrates.

The focus of the statement is the case against the mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev, but the Council emphasizes that this is just one of many pending cases that provoke similar concerns. In essence, the council issues a warning against any form of interference that could compromise the rule of law.

Deeply concerned, representatives of the Civic Council to the SJC emphasize the importance of preserving trust in the judiciary. The council calls for adherence to the principles of the rule of law and for the cessation of practices that could call into question the fairness of judicial decisions. Analysts suggest that the position of the Civic Council reflects the growing anxiety about trends that could undermine the independence of the judiciary.