Transparency International demands more judicial independence

The local branch of anticorruption watchdog Transparency International challenged the Czech government on Wednesday to step its fight against corruption within the Czech judicial system and increase its independence. The watchdog called specifically for people tainted by cooperation with political lobbyists and incompetent interference in the criminal system to be sacked. Steps to follow up the dismissal of compromised Supreme State Prosecutor Renata Vesecká needed to be taken the organisation said. The supreme prosecutor has been tarnished by accusations she failed to take action against top politicians such as former Christian Democrat Jiří Čunek. Transparency International also recommends the creation of a supreme judicial council which would be responsible for the smooth functioning and independence of the judiciary.

Author: Chris Johnstone