What are the consequences of Spain’s top prosecutor being convicted?

What are the consequences of Spain’s top prosecutor being convicted?

Shorouk Express Spain’s political divisions have widened after the country’s top prosecutor was convicted of leaking confidential information against the conservative opposition. How was the verdict received? The Supreme Court released its verdict against Álvaro García Ortiz on Thursday, with the legal reasoning of its decision to be published later. Five of the seven judges…

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Azerbaijan’s constitution remains cornerstone of statehood – prosecutor general

Azerbaijan’s constitution remains cornerstone of statehood – prosecutor general

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 22.​ The modern Constitution of Azerbaijan, prepared in 1995 under the direct leadership of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and approved by almost the entire population in a nationwide referendum on November 12, 1995, continues to serve as the cornerstone of the country’s statehood, said Kamran Aliyev, Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan,…

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EU’s prosecution office suspends Bulgarian prosecutor amid probe

EU’s prosecution office suspends Bulgarian prosecutor amid probe

Shorouk Express European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi said her office launched an administrative inquiry into potential misconduct by Georgieva days after Bulgarian media reported on apparent links between the magistrate and an alleged criminal. Asked to comment on the matter, EPPO declined. Georgieva claims she was pressured in a campaign related to a high-profile investigation into…

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