Verbal attacks violate the fair investigative and judicial process, the High Prosecutorial Council said in a public statement, in response to the attacks on prosecutor Ols Dado.
KLP expresses concern about the ongoing campaign of attacks, derogatory labels and attempts to pressure SPAK prosecutors in general and in particular against the prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office Olsi Dado, the justice institution is launching a reaction.
"Statements articulated not only by certain media segments, but also by persons involved in investigations or accused by them, including high-ranking officials, damage the integrity and trust in Albanian justice. Verbal attacks violate the fair investigative and judicial process, as a fundamental guarantee of the rule of law."
While expressing support for prosecutor Ols Dado, KLP calls for any claim, accusation or complaint against a prosecutor to be handled in accordance with the law and within the institutional framework.
“The KLP reiterates the importance of respecting ethical standards of media reporting, ensuring impartiality in informing public opinion, to avoid any form of disinformation that may affect the integrity of judicial processes. In respect of an independent judicial system, we call for patience and prudence. Any attempt to influence through public pressure or political debate undermines the principles of democracy.
"The High Prosecutorial Council stands in support of Prosecutor Olsi Dado and all prosecutors of the Republic of Albania, so that they exercise their function in accordance with the law, as the only guarantee that justice functions on the basis of facts, evidence and due legal process," the reaction concludes.