SELAK: WE WILL IMPROVE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND SEEK ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ABUSES

BANJA LUKA, OCTOBER 11 /SRNA/ - Republika Srpska Justice Minister Goran Selak told SRNA that it is possible to make the judicial system more efficient and announced that, in this regard, amendments to many regulations will be proposed.

"I am a member of the Cabinet of Prime Minister Savo Minić, and we want to give new impetus to the work of the executive branch and activities in the field. The Prime Minister insists that we be present on the ground, and I have taken it upon myself to speak with all representatives of institutions within the Ministry of Justice during the first 100 days", Selak said in SRNA’s podcast.

He stated that 55 institutions fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and that the citizens of Republika Srpska allocate BAM 200 million for their operations, which is why they rightfully expect results.

"Many things function well, but there are also areas we can improve. The jurisdiction is limited, but within that scope, I want to see what I can do", Selak emphasized.

He says he intends to visit all the institutions, discuss the working conditions of employees, explore ways to improve the judicial system, and reduce the current delays in scheduling hearings.

WE WILL SEEK ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ABUSED THEIR POSITIONS AND PUBLIC COMPANY FUNDS

The Minister of Justice announced that accountability will be established for all those who have abused their positions and public funds in state-owned enterprises, with particular focus on the situation in the Public Company "Forests of Republika Srpska".

"We will launch a new application on our website that will allow anonymous reporting of corruption and abuse. We will promote it over the next month. We are currently developing this application", Selak said, adding that the fight against corruption falls under the jurisdiction of the ministry he heads.

He emphasized that the ministry will not interfere in the work of judicial institutions but will serve as a platform for reporting corruption.

Selak reminded that the ministry’s doors are open every first Friday of the month, when citizens can present their problems and offer suggestions directly to the minister.

"I have already spoken with citizens. Many things can be improved, and it is evident that justice has been denied to many of our people. There are also many sad stories, and it is important that we help every individual", Selak said.