The Head of the Chamber of Advocates, Maks Haxhia, has made a strong statement after the tributes he paid at the Palace of Congresses in honor of the late judge, Astrit Kalaja .
Haxhia said that this is not just the murder of the judge, but is a blow to the justice system as a whole.
"This is not just a tragic event, but a murder of the justice system," Haxhia told the media. "It's not just about boycotting, but this alarm must stop, which affects the system, from the highest judge to the simplest lawyer. A deep hatred has been planted in our society towards people of justice, which must be eradicated as soon as possible."
He highlighted that the fear in the system has become so great that a judge confessed to him that "they have ambushed us."
"This is a clear message that shows that we need drastic measures to get out of this difficult situation. It is not only a matter of judges, but also of lawyers who must deeply analyze their role and responsibilities in this process, we must explain to citizens that in a judicial process there is a winner and a loser."
Maks Haxhia described Astrit Kalaja as "a family man and very humane, who represented the best values of the justice system," adding that his loss is a great blow to all justice professionals in Albania.
" This event should be our call to all: lawyers, judges, and every actor in the justice system. The people should know that in a legal process, half of the parties will lose, therefore we must try to preserve the dignity and safety of all actors in this process ," concluded Haxhia .