ZAGREB, Nov 30 (Hina) - Thirteen judicial officials from the Croatian Danube region were on Tuesday presented with 'Vukovar' memorial medals, awarded to them by Croatian President Franjo Tudjman, for their personal contribution to the
successful completion of the peaceful reintegration of the Danube region. The medals were given to the officials by Justice Minister Zvonimir Separovic at a ceremony held at the Justice Ministry. Congratulating the awarded officials, Separovic expressed regret that the President was now in hospital and wished for his speedy recovery. Patriotism and the sense of justice is what characterises judicial officials, Separovic said, adding that there was no statute of limitations for major crimes, however, to forgive was human and in the Christian manner. The Amnesty Law, which the awarded officials drafted, proves that, he said. The president of the Vukovar County Court,
ZAGREB, Nov 30 (Hina) - Thirteen judicial officials from the
Croatian Danube region were on Tuesday presented with 'Vukovar'
memorial medals, awarded to them by Croatian President Franjo
Tudjman, for their personal contribution to the successful
completion of the peaceful reintegration of the Danube region.
The medals were given to the officials by Justice Minister Zvonimir
Separovic at a ceremony held at the Justice Ministry.
Congratulating the awarded officials, Separovic expressed regret
that the President was now in hospital and wished for his speedy
recovery.
Patriotism and the sense of justice is what characterises judicial
officials, Separovic said, adding that there was no statute of
limitations for major crimes, however, to forgive was human and in
the Christian manner. The Amnesty Law, which the awarded officials
drafted, proves that, he said.
The president of the Vukovar County Court, Ante Zeljko, expressed
gratitude on behalf of his colleagues, adding the past years in
Vukovar were the years of trial and uncertainty but also of
professional courage.
(hina) rml