“They will call the federal government and the House of Representatives – in the interest of society – to fully recognize the judiciary as a power of the state in its own right. This implies not only to respect this power guaranteed by the Constitution, but also to grant it the necessary funding in order to allow quality justice to the service of the citizen“, they write in a press release released before their declaration.
Ugly of the judicial world: “There is a risk of a massive flight to the private sector”, estimates Denis Goeman, famous judge of Brussels
Continual degradation
The vase has been overflowing since the government agreement on the pension reform and in particular that of the country’s magistrates. The latter have not ceased since to denounce the attack on the only advantage they have in this profession, to how essential but which attracts fewer and fewer candidates. The offspring movement quickly widened in view of the working conditions of Belgian justice and its chronic sub-financing.
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An anger such that the discreet Court of Cassation decides to take the voice publicly to request the restoration of the judiciary. Eric de Formanoir, the first president of the Court of Cassation is the first to speak in front of a tide of black toges, all gathered in the solemn room of the Brussels courthouse.
“For more than 20 years, judges and administrative staff have been working under conditions that have deteriorated while even the workload has increased. The judiciary is capable of guaranteeing the general interest of society on the condition that he and his collaborators can evolve in good conditions“Said Eric de Formanoir.
“As insurance”
“We ask the ministers and the chamber to receive us, to participate in a constructive dialogue with the judiciary“He claims before listing a short list of claims.
Fully recognize the social role of the role of magistrate by increasing the attractiveness of the post. Renovate all justice buildings in Belgium. Fill the executives of magistrates and administrative staff or even increase them “If this allows better justice“. Resolutely continue the computerization of justice. Liberating financial and personal means to allow judicial decisions to be executed and not only prison terms but also alternative penalties to deprivation of freedom or restorative justice procedures. All that must ultimately benefit citizens.
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“I have the feeling that the principle of the three powers no longer exists in the heads of some. What difference is we are asked with others? The difference is that the judiciary has this constitutional duty to stop other powers if they do not respect its obligations“, Comments among others Eric Van Leeuw, the Attorney General.
“Justice is priceless! We are almost forced to justify all the expenses made while each penny allows you to rely on the link with the citizens. Justice is like insurance, when everything is fine, we find it too expensive but when the difficulties arise we are happy not to have saved on this position“He adds.
According to the latter, it would take between 400 and 500 million euros to restore this power. “”We don’t ask billions either“, He concludes.
