The High Inspector of Justice met with People’s Advocate Ms. Erinda Ballanca. During their working meeting the two senior leaders talked about the cooperation between the two institutions, regarding the citizens’ complaints against judges and prosecutors.
Mr. Metani expressed his pleasure at the cooperation with the People’s Advocate Institution and he also expressed his will to strengthen this cooperation related to the respective duties assigned by law, by paying special attention to balancing the principles of public interest for the administration of justice, respect for people’s rights, the principle of legality, impartiality and the right to a fair trial, as well as the principle of separation of powers.
People’s Advocate Ms. Ballanca praised the High Inspector of Justice role in ensuring the correct implementation of the law by all actors in the justice system. She also praised the transparency of communication with citizens and the public on the HIJ work as well as the effectiveness in handling a significant number of complaints against magistrates, despite the infrastructural difficulties and human resources. “The need for new institutions of the justice system to have adequate capacities to successfully exercise their duties has been part of the recommendations of the People’s Advocate in the annual reports submitted to the Assembly,” said Ms. Ballanca.
The High Inspector of Justice and the People’s Advocate shared the view that restoring public trust in justice should be a priority of every institution in the country.