<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Having a long tradition in the system of judicial organization in Romania, the military courts represent a category of courts specialized in the prosecution and punishment of the deeds committed by the military. In the context of satisfying the public interest and of the protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens, the role of the military courts has always been a strongly individualized one and should, at first sight, enjoy a wider recognition. However, the reforms required by the implementation of the new codes, the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, bring into discussion significant restructuring and side with a demilitarization of military courts, required by a better streamlining of the judicial system and by a more adequate implementation of the guarantees of independence and impartiality stipulated by the Constitution of Romania.</p></abstract>

Having a long tradition in the system of judicial organization in Romania, the military courts represent a category of courts specialized in the prosecution and punishment of the deeds committed by the military. In the context of satisfying the public interest and of the protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens, the role of the military courts has always been a strongly individualized one and should, at first sight, enjoy a wider recognition. However, the reforms required by the implementation of the new codes, the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, bring into discussion significant restructuring and side with a demilitarization of military courts, required by a better streamlining of the judicial system and by a more adequate implementation of the guarantees of independence and impartiality stipulated by the Constitution of Romania.

The Role of the Military Courts in Punishing the Crimes Committed by Military Personnel

“Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Romania

International conference KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION

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Having a long tradition in the system of judicial organization in Romania, the military courts represent a category of courts specialized in the prosecution...

The Role of the Military Courts in Punishing the Crimes Committed by Military Personnel

Publié en ligne: 27 juil. 2016

Pages: 379 - 383

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2016-0065

Mots clés
courts, military, judicial, Criminal Code

© 2015 Alexandru Stoian, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Role of the Military Courts in Punishing the Crimes Committed by Military Personnel

Publié en ligne: 27 juil. 2016

Pages: 379 - 383

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2016-0065

Mots cléscourts, military, judicial, Criminal Code

© 2015 Alexandru Stoian, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
courts, military, judicial, Criminal Code