News: Judicial measures in the DRC face controversy and resistance
The recent initiative of the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation to make toll-free numbers available to the public to denounce abuses by magistrates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked mixed reactions. While some welcome these measures as a step towards better administration of justice, others express concerns about the potential consequences for magistrates.
The Intersyndicale des magistrates, for example, considers these measures to be beneficial for the proper functioning of the judicial system. However, she also points out that this could expose magistrates to popular vindictiveness, raising concerns about their security and independence.
Likewise, some legal experts and lawyers believe that these measures are not really new and that it would be better to enforce the already existing provisions, rather than embarking on a new initiative which could cause confusion. They emphasize that the real driving force behind the work of magistrates is money and not conscience or the law.
However, other voices offer enthusiastic support for these measures. The president of the NGODH ACAJ, for example, considers that they are necessary and promises to support them in their application.
In view of these contrasting reactions, it is legitimate to ask to what extent these measures have actually been implemented and what developments and changes have resulted from them so far. Are these really new measures or are they just a reaffirmation of already existing measures?
It is therefore appropriate to closely scrutinize the implementation of these measures, giving voice to human rights defenders, lawyers and magistrates. This will make it possible to obtain a clearer vision of the situation and to determine whether these measures really have a concrete impact on the judicial system in the DRC.
In conclusion, the legal measures in the DRC provoke divergent reactions. While some see them as a way to combat abuse and strengthen the administration of justice, others express doubts about their effectiveness and their potential consequences. It is essential to closely monitor their implementation and evaluate the results obtained in order to understand their real impact on the Congolese judicial system.