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Poroshenko suggested leaving right to control Prosecutor General’s Office to Parliament
28.01.2016 13:55 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of yesterday, within the meeting with heads of parliamentary factions and deputy groups in the Parliament, the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko informed that draft constitutional amendments had been submitted to the Parliament the day before restoring the parliamentary control over the Prosecutor General’s Office. Thus, the Parliament will be able to express distrust, which entails the resignation of the Prosecutor General, President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
As to the report, Poroshenko added that «this draft law includes provisions on the liquidation of judicial immunity and increased responsibility for unjust court decisions».
As to the report, the President noted that the Venice Commission had approved the draft amendments: «We received a favorable feedback from the Venice Commission, although it didn’t endorse total dismissal of judges». However, he added, another way to purify judicial system was found through gradual personal assessment of every judge.
«Thus, we are making every effort to ensure the independence of judicial power from corruption and political interference,» the President emphasized.
As to the report, the Head of State urged people’s deputies to intensify their work: «We have made significant efforts to create a new law enforcement system. Still, people will not feel the effect from this system until there is a judicial wall of lawlessness, injustice and corruption. That is why I count on your support».
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