Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused the judiciary of political bias following the conviction of former finance minister Petr Kazimir for bribery. Fico suggested the ruling was politically motivated and called for an investigation into the presiding judge's conduct. This comes as Fico dismantles anti-corruption units established while he was out of power. Kazimir denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal, claiming the charges are fabricated. The case raises concerns over political pressure on the judiciary, with NGOs warning against government officials publicly questioning judicial verdicts.
The judge's decision raises the question whether it should have served the political aims of the opposition to damage the ruling parties. I cannot shake off the feeling that it is justified to look at potential suspicion that the judge committed multiple criminal acts.
Reacting to the conviction of Petr Kazimir, Fico suggested that the verdict was politically motivated, implicating the judge in a broader narrative of judicial bias.
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