Court of Appeals denies Bogdanović’s allegations: Irresponsible claims undermine trust in the judiciary
The Court of Appeals of Montenegro stated that it condemns what it described as inaccurate, unverified, and irresponsible statements by Democratic Montenegro Member of Parliament Boris Bogdanović, assessing that claims the judiciary is collapsing and that citizens’ security is at risk represent an attempt to mislead the public and cause unnecessary panic.
The court said that, following Bogdanović’s statement, a review of official records established that there is no case involving an accused person named „Šaponjić“, thereby denying claims that had appeared in public.
- Such claims represent an unfounded undermining of citizens’ trust in the judicial system, provoke the spread of unnecessary panic, and contribute to weakening confidence in institutions that are obliged to act solely on the basis of the Constitution and the law - the statement said.
The institution emphasized that the court’s work cannot be assessed through arbitrary political statements, but only on the basis of facts, through legally prescribed procedures, and by competent institutions.
- It is unacceptable that, without any basis, this court is linked to endangering citizens’ safety, thereby deliberately creating an atmosphere of distrust and destabilization - the court warned.
They added that it is particularly concerning when public figures neglect their responsibility to citizens and present falsehoods that may disturb the public and damage the reputation of the judicial system.
The Court of Appeals called for responsible, accurate, and fact-based public communication, warning that spreading false information for political or other interests does not strengthen institutions, but rather undermines the rule of law, public trust, and legal certainty.
- The court will continue, as it has until now, to act professionally, lawfully, and impartially, rejecting any attempt to manipulate the public through false and irresponsible claims - the statement concludes.