FACIAS demanded explanations from the Prosecutor's Office and the Police in the matter of Monica Macovei's accident

In the case of the traffic accident in which former minister Monica Macovei was involved, the Foundation for the Defense of Citizens Against State Abuse (FACIAS) requested explanations from the IPJ Constanța and the Prosecutor's Office attached to the Constanța Court of Appeal.

FACIAS formally asked each institution a set of questions.

The prosecutor's office was questioned the following:

1.  The prosecutor's office was questioned the following: Were you alerted by the police about Ms. Monica Macovei's traffic accident on highway DN 39, between Mangalia and 2 Mai, on October 8, 2022? 
2. Did the prosecutor request a medico-legal examination of the victim and an estimate of the number of medical treatments?
3. Has the victim previously filed a complaint? Was a criminal inquiry in rem launched into the act perpetrated by Monica Macovei? 
4. Has ms. Monica Macovei been heard yet?

            The following inquiries were made to IPJ Constanța:

1. Following the investigation at the scene of Ms. Monica Macovei's traffic accident on route DN 39, between Mangalia and 2 Mai, on 08.10.2022, the road incident was the result of another crime such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances, driving a vehicle without a driving license or while the driver's license was suspended, revoked, or cancelled, etc.? 
2. The investigating body notified the Prosecutor's Office attached to the Court of Appeal about the act perpetrated by Ms. Monica Macovei on October 8, 2022? 
3. Did the investigating body ask the coroner for an assessment of the type of medical care the accident victim requires? 
4. What is the victim's condition? Is his health condition such that he can offer testimony and report to criminal investigative bodies?
5. Was the culprit Monica Macovei's confession recorded in the statement of findings prepared on the spot, or did the right to remain silent prevail?

            Previously, FACIAS requested the police and the Prosecutor's Office to conduct a thorough investigation into the accident caused by the former Minister of Justice, Monica Macovei, and not to be swayed by her previous positions and affiliations in state institutions.

FACIAS is a non-governmental, non-profit, and apolitical organization that was founded in 2008 and is a strategic partner of the Council of Europe and the European Commission through the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA). It specializes in human rights advocacy. Our primary concerns and activities are targeted at protecting citizens against governmental abuses, and we are members of CIVICUS (World Alliance for Citizen Participation) and FRA (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights).