The Constitutional Court of Montenegro did not reach a decision regarding the detention appeals of Danilo Mandic during its session today. The court faced a split in votes, resulting in the proposals from reporting judges lacking the necessary majority for a ruling.
According to the court’s statement, three judges believed the Constitutional Court had the authority to assess the level of reasonable suspicion based on the justification provided. They argued this included evaluating the reasoning behind certain evidence that pointed to the existence or absence of such suspicion. Conversely, two judges maintained their consistent stance, which the Constitutional Court has expressed in all decisions made by the Detention Council. They emphasized that the “quantity” of facts and evidence supporting reasonable suspicion falls under the jurisdiction of regular courts.
This ongoing disagreement has led to a situation where the Constitutional Court will await the appointment of missing judges before conducting a re-vote. The court’s deliberations pertain to decisions regarding the extensions of Mandic’s detention from July, August, and September of this year.
The lack of a majority for a decisive ruling highlights the complexities in the judicial processes currently faced by the Constitutional Court. As the court navigates these challenges, the implications for Mandic’s case remain uncertain.
