During in-depth investigations conducted by the decriminalization sector at the General Prosecutor's Office, it was concluded that Judge Irena Gjoka had concealed her conviction in Greece.
During the interview on "Studio24" in News24 Journalist Klodiana said that if Judge Gjoka had stated this in the decriminalization form, then there would have been no penalty.
He also explained that the Special Court cannot have judges who have problems with the law because they become easily blackmailed by political or criminal figures.
"If Ms. Gjoka had declared this record abroad, there would be no violation of the law. Due to the long time of over two decades, there would be no penalty if it had been reflected in the decriminalization form. It is not a forgotten issue. If Ms. Gjoka and the special prosecution prove that she is convicted, she cannot remain in the position of judge in the Republic of Albania. This calls into question the vetting process. How is it possible that the vetting institutions have allowed her to pass and go to the elite court? The Special Court tries important people in politics and crime, and if a judge has a problem with the law, he is easily blackmailed or an exponent of politics or crime. So in this regard, SPAK will have to act quickly," she said.
Journalist Klodiana Lala also said that Ms. Gjoka's version should also be heard.
"Ms. Gjoka should have the opportunity to explain her version and then have a fair decision, but I think that morally Ms. Gjoka cannot practice the profession of judge in the Republic of Albania," she said, among other things.
