Trial for Tempi: Prosecutor recommended rejection of requests for television broadcast and presence of accused
In the trial concerning the railway disaster at Tempi, the prosecutor sought to reject the request for broadcast of the proceedings by the media, citing protection of the presumption of innocence and the evidentiary procedure.
Trial for Tempi: Prosecutor recommended rejection of requests for television broadcast and presence of accused
In the courtroom hearing the case of the railway disaster at Tempi, the prosecutor recommended that two requests submitted by civil claimants should not be accepted.
The first concerned the broadcast of the trial via television, radio and digital media. The prosecutor rejected the argument that law 3090/2002 — which prohibits the broadcast of criminal trials — is unconstitutional. She argued that the provision is in accordance with the Constitution and safeguards the presumption of innocence and the proper conduct of the evidentiary procedure. She also cited a relevant article of the Criminal Code of Procedure that prohibits witnesses from communicating with each other and being informed about developments in the trial.
The second request sought the mandatory presence of the accused in the courtroom. The prosecutor argued that at the current stage of the proceedings their physical presence is not necessary. She clarified that when examination of the evidence begins, the court will be able to order their appearance if this is deemed useful for the discovery of truth.
The floor is now with the defence counsels of the defendants, who are called upon to comment on the prosecutor's proposals.
Source: Naftemporiki
Source: Naftemporiki