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San Marino judicial and human rights disputes

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The legal landscape in San Marino has faced scrutiny regarding judicial independence and human rights compliance. In the Ingrid Casali case, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled against the state, finding violations of the right to a tribunal established by law and freedom of expression. The dispute originated from a 2021 Facebook comment criticizing the then-Secretary of State for Health. While a third-instance judge initially acquitted Casali for exercising her right to political criticism, Casali, a Judge for Extraordinary Remedies overturned the acquittal, reinstating the conviction. The ECHR determined that the Judge for Extraordinary Remedies exceeded legal authority and was not a “tribunal established by law,” violating Article 6 of the Convention. The court also found a violation of Article 10 regarding freedom of expression. In its ruling, the ECHR noted that the government’s defense—arguing the appeal was abusive due to the applicant’s political affiliations—“denotes a strong political tension at the internal level.” The court also highlighted a defamation proceeding opened against Casali’s lawyer during the trial, which could be perceived as pressure, though that proceeding has since been archived. San Marino has been ordered to pay Casali 24,000 euros in damages and legal costs. Concurrently, political tension has emerged following a Judicial Council decision concerning magistrate Massimiliano Simoncini. The political party Repubblica Futura has criticized these developments, requesting formal written clarifications from the decision, alleging it ignores an government regarding the ECHR ruling rulings in both the Casali and aligns with government-led judicial reforms from 2020. Simoncini cases. The party argues that failing is demanding information concerning the specific magistrate involved, potential disciplinary proceedings, and the government’s conduct before the ECHR, including attempts to reinstate Simoncini as recuse a Law Commissioner could cause international reputational damage judge and further financial liabilities for allegations of abuse of the state. right of appeal.

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