287. Things will never change 

It appears that judges worldwide, like other government officials, are corrupt. We don’t require proof, and obtaining any seems impossible, as these are educated cheaters.

Regarding the Indian judiciary, I have stated numerous times that I do not trust it, and I have my reasons. However, there is a law that grants judges significant authority while restricting citizens' rights, namely contempt of court. And they get away with any nonsense they create behind this veil.

There is nothing to say about the Indian judiciary, as we all know how this institution is breaking society and eroding the fundamental right to justice for all citizens in a democracy.

I have just received an email from a friend based in Bucharest. She writes that a survey found that 70% of Romanians distrust the justice system and that over 50% believe the law is not enforced fairly.

Recently, an unusual press conference was held in a courtroom following the broadcast of a documentary last year that alleged widespread corruption at the highest levels of the country's justice system. Bucharest Court of Appeal president Liana Arsenie was there, along with her two vice-presidents and 30 judges who stood in support.

Suddenly, Judge Raluca Moroșanu entered the room and requested to speak before the press conference. “We are just terrorized. I can’t describe the atmosphere here. It has become so toxic and tense,” she said firmly, distancing herself from the leadership beside her. She then left the court amid the stern looks of her fellow judges.

Moroșanu stepped in to support a colleague who faced criticism after appearing in a documentary by the Romanian outlet Recorder. The documentary alleged that a network of senior magistrates and politicians had captured Romania’s justice system. During her speech, she said, “Everything he said is true, and if anyone contradicts him, it is a lie.” 

Last month, her coworker was subject to disciplinary action for remarks made in the documentary.

In response, thousands of Romanians protested in the streets, and almost 900 judges and prosecutors signed an open letter highlighting deep-seated systemic issues. Despite these efforts, six months later, major reforms remain unimplemented, and allegations continue to mount. Even the Supreme Court's head is now under scrutiny.

The more power an official has, the more stupid and dishonest he becomes. I am sure things will never change.