politics
March 19, 2026
Judge Nata Mesarović: It would not be good to implement any changes in the TOK at this moment
Judge Nata Mesarović stated today that the prosecution has justified its status and existence through its work and reputation, and that it would not be good to implement any changes in the prosecution for organized crime (TOK) at this moment without serious analysis, given that the general public knows which cases are currently 'active' and against which criminal groups.
TL;DR
- Judge Nata Mesarović believes that the prosecution has justified its existence and status through its work.
- She argues against implementing changes in the Prosecution for Organized Crime (TOK) without a serious analysis.
- Significant expert analysis and public discussion are necessary before any major changes to the TOK.
- Changing prosecutors would slow down ongoing, complex cases, potentially affecting judgments.
- Prosecutors in the TOK possess specialized knowledge and training that should not be disregarded.
- The judiciary has fought for and achieved independence, which should be respected by other branches of government.
- Judicial decisions should be made by judicial bodies, not influenced by public pressure outside courthouses.
- While not illegal, it is unusual for a single MP to propose judicial law amendments without broader institutional input.
- The procedure for amending judicial laws lacked sufficient public discussion and time for debate.
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