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Argentine government denies 'persecution' of Supreme Court Judges but insists in pouncing on Justice Fayt
The Argentine government denied on Thursday it was 'persecuting' Supreme Court Justices but kept the pressure on by insisting the process to re-elect Chief Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti was full of irregularities and members could have committed 'ideological falseness'. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesthis kind of persecuting remembers me the beginning of the nazi control in 1933
May 08th, 2015 - 08:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0What say ye Christian Rubilar - oh great arbiter of all things judicial?
May 08th, 2015 - 02:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“RG Trolls: Defending the indefensible with GUSTO since '45”
The Supreme Court has admitted it made a “mistake” when it made it appear member Carlos Fayt, as present in a meeting when in fact he was at home.
May 08th, 2015 - 04:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Not big deal.
However, when members of the government suspected the judge may not be capable and suggested verification, the opposition cried elder abuse.
It would be easier for the veteran judge to make a public appearance to dispel rumours. The fact that he hasn't and the fact he has only spoken through his lawyer and his daughter only reinforces the government's position. The Supreme Court judges should, of course, be in possession of their faculties.
Nobody fools anybody here: the government wants to replace Eugenio Zaffaroni, who resigned last year and who did not side with the opposition in his rulings.
The opposition has been blocking the appointment of Roberto Carlés to keep a court as it is, that is on its side.
If Fayt goes away, it will be difficult to support a three-judge-only Supreme Court.
So now to cry elder abuse in this case is pure hypocrisy and clear demonstration of bias.
The very fact that Argentine judges are pro or anti 'opposition' is an obscenity.
May 08th, 2015 - 05:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0In countries like the UK they are apolitical and fiercely independent.
No wonder Argentina is considered a bit of a 'joke' country. Still, at least it's not as bad as Venezuela, where the Chavista government blatantly appoints under qualified political henchmen and women.
Not many Latin American countries seem to understand that the Separation of Powers is a key principle underpinning Democracy.
4 nabo
May 09th, 2015 - 02:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“In countries like the UK they are apolitical...”
nobody is “apolitical” you thicko.
you mean nonpartisan, maybe?
the separation of powers is another issue, you thicko,
Peat Bog calling Chris R.
May 09th, 2015 - 04:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Bogbrush or yardbrush under nose?
Must be useful to sweep the floor as he is walking along.
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