“Justice and the rule of law, the presumption of innocence and other procedural guarantees are – and should be – for everyone. And when we say ‘for all’, we mean ‘equally for all'”, emphasizes SYRIZA in its statement about Nikos Romanos.
He notes that “our Republic does not act based on the profile of “friends or enemies”” and “that is why the pre-trial detention of N. Romanou, as it has specific conditions in the law”. “The indications of guilt, the suspicion of absconding or the risk of committing a new crime must be based on solid evidence and not on the profile of the accused. Were all these observed? “Old police practices of the ‘usual suspects’ type are not appropriate in a modern rule of law,” says SYRIZA. It underlines that “the demand for a fair trial, without deductions, concerns every person and every stage of the criminal procedure”.
SYRIZA argues that “the country, once again, is taking an equality exam” and comments that “the Mitsotakis government would do well to stay away, leaving the judiciary free”. “The resolution of the ND’s internal problems does not go through the investigative offices. The functioning of the institutions requires the respect of all political forces, but primarily the executive power”, he concludes.
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**To what extent does the Nikos Romanos case demonstrate potential tensions between the presumption of innocence and societal concerns regarding public safety and security?**
## Justice For All? A Conversation on the Nikos Romanos Case
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. In this interview, we’re joined by two esteemed guests to discuss the recent arrest and pre-trial detention of activist Nikos Romanos and the pronouncements by the SYRIZA party regarding the case.
Our guests today are:
* **Dr. Maria Antoniou:** A Constitutional Law Scholar and expert in Human Rights
* **George Papadopoulos:** A former Chief Prosecutor with extensive experience in criminal procedure.
**Theme 1: The Presumption of Innocence and Equal Justice**
* **Interviewer:** The SYRIZA statement emphasizes the principles of justice, the presumption of innocence, and equal treatment under the law for everyone. Dr. Antoniou, how crucial are these principles in a functioning democracy, and do you believe they are being upheld in this case?
* **Dr. Antoniou:** (responds with her analysis)
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Papadopoulos, from your experience in the judicial system, how do pre-trial detention decisions typically weigh the presumption of innocence against concerns of flight risk or potential harm?
* **Mr. Papadopoulos:** (responds with his perspective)
**Theme 2: Political Interference and the Independence of the Judiciary**
* **Interviewer:** SYRIZA accuses the government of potentially interfering in the judicial process, specifically mentioning the Mitsotakis government “staying away” and ensuring the judiciary’s independence. Dr. Antoniou, how can we ensure the separation of powers and prevent political influence on judicial decisions?
* **Dr. Antoniou:** (offers her perspectives on the independence of the judiciary)
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Papadopoulos, heeding SYRIZA’s call, should the government refrain from commenting on ongoing cases? What are the potential risks and benefits of such silence?
* **Mr. Papadopoulos:** (addresses the complex issue of public commentary on legal cases)
**Theme 3: Specific Concerns Regarding the Nikos Romanos Case**
* **Interviewer:** SYRIZA raises concerns about the evidence used for pre-trial detention, specifically mentioning the absence of “solid evidence” and the reliance on the “profile of the accused.” Mr. Papadopoulos, can you elaborate on the types of evidence typically considered sufficient for pre-trial detention, and how does the ”profile” factor into the decision-making process?
* **Mr. Papadopoulos:** (explains the legal framework and its potential pitfalls)
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Antoniou, stepping back from this specific case, are there broader societal concerns about the potential for “old police practices” or profiling to disproportionately affect certain groups?
* **Dr. Antoniou:** (discusses potential systemic biases and their impact on justice)
**Conclusion:**
* **Interviewer:** Thank you both for your invaluable insights. The Nikos Romanos case raises critical questions about the balance between individual rights and public safety, the role of politics in the legal process, and the ever-present challenge of ensuring justice for all.
We encourage our viewers to continue engaging in this crucial dialog and to critically examine the complex issues surrounding this case.
