Speaking at a ceremony marking the start of the new academic year at Albania’s School of Magistrates, Sadushi told aspiring judges, prosecutors, state attorneys and legal assistants that the institution’s role extended beyond professional training to developing a culture of independence and responsibility.

“The School of Magistrates does not simply prepare good legal professionals. It prepares professionals who will be entrusted with important responsibilities to adjudicate cases, prosecute on behalf of the state, protect the public interest and contribute to the administration of justice,” Sadushi said.

He said justice should be measured not only by the decisions reached but also by how citizens were treated and how decisions were reasoned.

Addressing future judges and prosecutors, Sadushi said independence, objectivity and accountability were essential to the exercise of public office.

“For those of you who will become judges, independence is not a privilege but a safeguard for citizens. It is demonstrated particularly when the right decision is not the easiest, most popular or most convenient one,” he said.

Turning to Albania’s justice reform, Sadushi said its success would ultimately depend on the professionals implementing it.

“Albania has invested heavily in reforming its justice system, but ultimately no reform can be better than the people who implement it,” he said.

He urged the new magistrates to continue developing their professional knowledge and adapt to changes in legislation, case law and society.

“The law gives you authority; your character will determine how you use it,” Sadushi said.

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In the press release, the School of Magistrates reminds that, the vaccination of all age groups over 18 will continue to be carried out during August of this year.

All candidates for Magistrates studying at the School of Magistrates in the academic year 2021-2022 (first year and second year) are required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the initial training program through teaching in the auditorium, to take necessary measures to get Covid-19 vaccine.

“Each candidate must electronically submit the official certificate to the teaching secretariat in order to participate in the training program from October 4, 2021 onwards,” according to announcement. //a.i/