Not exact matches
The United States notes with concern that the Parliament of Romania is considering legislation that could undermine the
fight against
corruption and weaken
judicial independence in Romania.
European Commission President Jean - Claude Juncker and First Vice-President Frans Timmermans issued a joint statement expressing their concerns about the latest developments in Romania regarding the independence of the country's
judicial system and its capacity to
fight corruption.
«But, (and this is fundamental), it is to protect
judicial independence that we must
fight corruption», he said.
The
fight against
corruption is being delayed by Nigeria's slow
judicial system and delay tactics by defence lawyers, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Sunday in Ibadan.
«The independence of Romania's
judicial system and its capacity to
fight corruption effectively are essential cornerstones of a strong Romania in the European Union,» the European Commission said in a statement.
On whether there is need for extra
judicial measure to
fight corruption, he noted: «You don't use any extra
judicial measure in a democracy.
«However, as a serving minister in an administration that is
fighting corruption, Dr Fayemi has a duty to respond to his indictment by the
judicial commission of enquiry, which probed the finances of Ekiti state under his watch.
Nigerians must not forget that Mahmoud has also addressed
judicial corruption, which he said would be
fought with vigour under his watch.