Albania's Topi calls for judicial independence

09/09/2008

TIRANA, Albania -- President Bamir Topi on Monday (September 8th) again stressed that an independent judiciary is essential to maintaining democracy. Judges need protection, but those who abuse their powers deserve punishment, Topi told a meeting at the High Court of Justice. (Top Channel, Alsat, Tvsh, Telegrafi, Koha ditore - 09/09/08)