The former leader believes it is necessary to make deep reforms to the judicial system that will lead to greater investment, growth, and employment in Panama. In this context, former President Ricardo Martinelli emphasized that in the United States and almost all civilized countries in the world, once a defendant wins a case in the first instance, the prosecution cannot appeal. According to the collective, it is not possible to keep people in a state of legal uncertainty for decades when they may be innocent. 'There must be a single statute of limitations law, as in the United States, for 5 years, to avoid political persecution every time the government changes,' he argued. Martinelli believes that if this government wants to go down in history as the best, it should reform the archaic and unjust judicial system. The bench of the 'Realizing Goals' party will promote a legislative norm that will seek to have a trial nullified whenever the facts occurred more than five years ago and the main hearing has been postponed at least four times. However, if the defendant loses, they can still appeal to the Superior Court. 'Something that those who trample on others, those who believe they are the owners of truth, honesty, and decency, do not want.'
Former Panama President Calls for Judicial Reform
Former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli calls for deep judicial reforms, including a 5-year statute of limitations, to prevent political persecution and foster growth.
