Protesters demand resignation of Justice Minister

Описание: (6 May 2019) Thousands of Czechs were rallying in Prague on Monday, demanding the resignation of the newly appointed justice minister, Marie Benesova.
Protesters have said that the new minister could compromise the legal system, at a time when prosecutors have to decide whether to indict Prime Minister Andrej Babis over alleged fraud involving European Union funds.
Babis denies any wrongdoing.
The new justice minister, appointed to the post last Tuesday, has significant control over the prosecution.
Benesova is a lawyer and adviser to President Milos Zeman, Babis' close ally.
Zeman has repeatedly criticized the prosecution.
Protester Barbora Pavelova said she was afraid the justice system would change for the wrong reasons.
"I'm afraid that the justice system will change and it will change not to be independent, it will change to just to support people who have the power at the moment."
As a lawmaker, Benesova voted against a police request to strip Babis of parliamentary immunity to face investigation.
The protesters, who also rallied last week, said they fear Benesova might try to influence his case.
Benesova has denied any such intention.

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