Thinking that Luis Carlos Gómez must eliminate the bad apples and clean the institution
For Vallarino, Gómez’s arrival represents an opportunity to make the necessary changes that will strengthen the institution’s credibility, El Panama América said this Monday.
“I hope that the new governor will make changes in the Public Ministry. I hope he doesn’t come with cold clothes. A prosecutor who submits questions if he tries hard they will say it’s persecution, but as a lawyer he knows who it is,” said Vallarino.
He confirmed that in order to promote a healthy institution, the new head of the Ministry of Public Affairs cannot leave the officials who have been in these positions to maintain the same human movements.
“I can’t leave those bad apples accused of what they’re going to say, that I’m very bad or good. I know the appointed attorney knows who each one is,” Vallarino said.
Vallarino also recalled that what happened years ago, with the parallel attorney general’s office, cannot be repeated. In his opinion, Gómez is aware of these irregularities and therefore investigations must be carried out.
“Their role is to pursue crime and several of them committed crimes. I hope that these people will be given due process. You can’t leave things unchecked because you think it will be considered persecution,” said the criminal lawyer.
The incoming attorney general has said that his administration will not have a parallel attorney general’s office, so he will promote transparency and investigations will be governed by non- persistence.
2024-11-18 23:34:00
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What specific actions should be prioritized by Luis Carlos Gómez to effectively eliminate the identified ‘bad apples’ within the Ministerio Publico, and how might these actions impact overall institutional integrity?
Interviewer: Good morning Attorneys Vallarino and welcome to World Today News. Today, we will be discussing the challenges that await the new Ministerio Publico head Luis Carlos Gómez. To start, Attorney Vallarino, you mentioned that Gómez must eliminate the ’bad apples’ in the institution. Could you expand on this and explain who these individuals are and what actions should be taken against them? Additionally, do you believe that Gómez’s experience as a lawyer will help him in identifying and removing these individuals?
Attorney Vallarino: Thank you for having me. By bad apples, I refer to individuals within the Public Ministry who have been accused or found guilty of criminal activities. These include corruption, abuse of power, and other malicious acts. As for Gómez’s ability to identify them, I believe his experience as a lawyer will certainly help him. However, it’s important that due process is followed, and any investigations are conducted fairly and without bias.
Interviewer: Absolutely, we understand the importance of due process. Moving on to the second point, Attorney Gómez mentioned eliminating the parallel attorney general’s office and promoting transparency. What changes do you think are necessary to achieve this goal, and how can the Public Ministry ensure that these changes are implemented effectively?
Attorney Vallarino: Well, there are several measures that can be taken. Firstly, mechanisms must be put in place to prevent conflicts of interest and promote accountability among prosecutors. Secondly, clear guidelines must be established to govern investigations and prosecutions, ensuring that they are transparent and free from political interference. the Public Ministry must invest in training and professional development for its staff to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Interviewer: That sounds like a comprehensive approach. On that note, Attorney Gómez also stated that investigations will be governed by non-persistence. Could you explain what this means and its implications for the institution’s work?
Attorney Vallarino: Non-persistence refers to the idea that investigations should not be pursued just for the sake of accusing someone. Instead, the focus should be on finding the truth and ensuring justice is served. This approach is crucial for restoring public trust in the Public Ministry, which has been damaged in recent years
