MpD seeks to speed up judicial proceedings in Cape Verde
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
The president of the Movement for Democracy parliamentary group, Emanuel Barbosa, says Cape Verde’s judicial reforms must tangibly improve the functioning of the courts. He is calling for more staff, faster proceedings and better access to justice, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
The MpD, the ruling party in Cape Verde, wants reforms adopted in the justice sector to lead to faster case processing and improved access to the courts. Its parliamentary group leader, Emanuel Barbosa, advocated this approach during parliamentary sessions devoted to preparing for the second October plenary session, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
The party is calling for more resources for judicial infrastructure, human resources, training and professional qualifications. Emanuel Barbosa also stressed equality before the law and the independence of judicial institutions. Asked about a possible cut in judges’ salaries as part of a government tax proposal, he said the MpD had not yet taken a specific position.
Emanuel Barbosa, who took over as head of the MpD parliamentary group on 20 October, was profiled in his election to the post.
