Another protest demands the replacement of the acting prosecutor general

A large protest in front of the Sofia Courthouse, organized by the Justice for All Initiative, last night demanded the replacement of acting prosecutor general Borislav Sarafov. Although the plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council is scheduled for today with a single point - the appointment of a new temporary state prosecutor on the initiative of the acting Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov, the demonstrators think that it can be foiled, BGNES reported.

According to the protesters, Borislav Sarafov has usurped the position of prosecutor general and has been in violation of the law since July of last year, when the six-month period in which he could hold the position expired. “Until Sarafov vacates the office on the fourth floor, the protests will continue and we will signal the European Prosecutor’s Office for violating the rule of law,” said lawyer Velislav Velichkov from the non-governmental organization.

“Justice for All” also accuses the acting prosecutor general of political dependence and interference in key cases such as “Petrohan” and “Eight Dwarfs”.

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Editor: Diana Tsankova