ZAGREB, July 22 (Hina) - "Those who violate the law must know that they will face the consequences," Croatian President Stipe Mesic said Saturday when asked if he was satisfied with the apprehension of Zagreb car dealer Pavo Zubak and
the indictment against and extended detention for Miroslav Kutle, who was accused of economic crime. Reminding that the legislative, executive and judicial authorities were separated, Mesic said courts were independent and as far as he knew no one had exerted pressure on them. What the judiciary and the State Prosecutor's Office have been doing is within their jurisdiction, Mesic told reporters after his meeting with citizens at the President's Office today. Reporters also wanted to know about the President's stand regarding a list of ambassadors who are to be relieved of their duty. Mesic said he had received only a notification yesterday saying the Foreign Ministry would forward to h
ZAGREB, July 22 (Hina) - "Those who violate the law must know that
they will face the consequences," Croatian President Stipe Mesic
said Saturday when asked if he was satisfied with the apprehension
of Zagreb car dealer Pavo Zubak and the indictment against and
extended detention for Miroslav Kutle, who was accused of economic
crime.
Reminding that the legislative, executive and judicial authorities
were separated, Mesic said courts were independent and as far as he
knew no one had exerted pressure on them. What the judiciary and the
State Prosecutor's Office have been doing is within their
jurisdiction, Mesic told reporters after his meeting with citizens
at the President's Office today.
Reporters also wanted to know about the President's stand regarding
a list of ambassadors who are to be relieved of their duty.
Mesic said he had received only a notification yesterday saying the
Foreign Ministry would forward to him a draft list whereas the
official proposal was expected next week.
Stressing that the Foreign ministry did not want to announce the
names of ambassadors to be relieved of their duty because it was not
sure whether President Mesic would agree with all names on the list,
a Croatian daily published the names of three ambassadors who are
allegedly on the replacement list.
(hina) rml