Bucharest’s Court of Appeal has extended the pre‑trial detention of far‑right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu by 30 days, while it reviews a lower‑court ruling that had previously set his release terms.
Georgescu, a prominent figure on Romania’s far‑right political spectrum, has been held in custody pending trial. The extension means he will remain in detention until at least the end of the additional month.
The appellate court’s decision comes as it formally appeals the earlier judgment of a lower court that had ordered a different measure. Under Romanian law, a higher court may maintain detention if it deems the circumstances warrant continued custody during the appeal process.
Romania’s criminal procedure allows pre‑trial detention to be renewed in 30‑day increments, provided a judge finds sufficient grounds such as flight risk or risk of evidence tampering. Extensions are reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with legal standards and human‑rights obligations.
The move highlights the judiciary’s ongoing role in overseeing cases involving high‑profile political actors, reinforcing the principle that legal processes apply irrespective of a defendant’s political affiliation.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>