Judicial reform in Moldova: Fewer offices, better justice

The new structure of the Prosecution Office in the Republic of Moldova, set to reduce the number of territorial units from 36 to 14 starting April 1, 2025, represents a continuation of the judicial reform approved last year.

Judicial cooperation boosts Moldovan justice reform

Members of the Moldovan and Romanian Superior Councils of Magistracy, along with Simona-Camelia Marcu, Director of the Romanian National Institute for Magistracy, adopted yesterday a joint declaration marking a new step in judicial cooperation between the two countries.

Government faces backlash over reduced corruption penalties

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has rejected accusations by the Ministry of Justice, which alleged that the institution "misinterpreted" and "showed bias" in its assessment of recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Ministry denies corruption penalty cuts in new legal reforms

The legislative amendments to the Criminal Code, effective as of September 2024, do not reduce corruption penalties or statutes of limitations, contrary to public speculation, according to the Moldovan Ministry of Justice.

Moldova’s judicial crisis: Staffing shortages and reform plans

The judicial system in the Republic of Moldova is experiencing a significant staffing shortage, particularly in the context of ethical and financial integrity evaluations.

SCJ, final decision on Ilan Șor's case

The Supreme Court of Justice has made its final decision regarding Ilan Șor's case, rejecting the defense's appeals. Ilan Șor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for bank fraud. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling made by the Chișinău Court of Appeal on April 13, 2023.

Former president of the “Șor” Party from Fălești will stand trial for complicity in illegal party financing

The President of the Fălești territorial organization of the “Șor” Political Party will stand trial. He is accused of complicity in the financing of a political party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced the completion of the criminal investigation and has forwarded the case to court for trial.

Leader of the former "Șor" party from Ștefan Vodă will stand trial

Another member of the former "Șor" party, which has been declared unconstitutional, will stand trial. The president of the Ștefan Vodă territorial office of the party is facing charges of complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.

Judge Mariana Ursachi was dismissed after she failed external evaluation

Judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ), Mariana Ursachi, who failed the external evaluation, was dismissed from office. A decision to this effect was approved by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) during the meeting on December 2.

CSM gives green light: General Prosecutor can start criminal proceedings against a judge

Prosecutors can start criminal proceedings against a magistrate of the Chișinău Court based in Centru, suspected of having concealed certain data from his statement on wealth and personal interests. The decision was made by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 2, at the request of the General Prosecutor, Ion Munteanu.

12 judges leave Balti Court of Appeal: resignation requests on the agenda of SCM

As many as 15 judges from the Balti, Cahul and Comrat Courts of Appeal have decided to leave their positions after they were notified on November 7 about the start of the vetting procedure. The resignation requests have already been submitted and are to be examined at the meeting of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) scheduled for Monday, December 2.

Moldova renews push for Plahotniuc arrest over bank fraud

Interpol has agreed to revisit its July 2020 decision to deny an international search request for former Democratic leader Vlad Plahotniuc, following a request from the authorities in Chișinău.