Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has voiced strong criticism against members of the Judicial Council and the Council of Public Prosecutors, questioning their integrity and competence. He expressed concerns about their continued presence in their positions despite low public trust and controversial decisions.

Mickoski highlighted a specific case involving a reduced sentence request by a senior public prosecutor in a traffic accident case. The Prime Minister condemned the prosecutor’s appeal for a lower sentence in a case where a young woman was fatally hit at a pedestrian crossing.

Mickoski stated that reforms are in their final phase and expected to be adopted by the end of June, but he questioned the effectiveness of reforms with the current judges and prosecutors. The Prime Minister expressed doubt about the functionality of the reforms with the existing judicial personnel, although he acknowledged that not all judges and prosecutors are problematic.

Mickoski emphasized the need for justice to be inviolable and accessible to all citizens. Mickoski vowed that certain issues would not be overlooked and that justice must prevail. He further stated that those who think people have short memories are wrong.

Regarding the Judicial Council, Mickoski pointed out that members continue to hold their positions and receive substantial monthly salaries despite a vote of no confidence and minimal public support. Mickoski criticized the Judicial Council members for continuing in their roles despite a lack of public trust, receiving high salaries.