Police on Daniel B.'s Case: We're Only Carrying Out Our Tasks

Bratislava, April 20 (TASR) - Police, in response to the statement of the Government Office regarding the case of the accused Daniel B. [name abbreviated due to legal reasons], declare that they are carrying out tasks assigned to them by laws, the Constitution, and international treaties, the press department of the Police Corps Presidium told TASR on Sunday. The police also emphasized that they do not comment on statements by other state authorities. On Saturday (April 19), the Government Office stated that it's important to monitor the case of Daniel B., accused of extremist criminal activity, as the final decision on his guilt or innocence will significantly influence the interpretation of the freedom of expression and its boundaries. At the same time, the Government Office criticized the investigator and the prosecutor, claiming that their "activism" raises a certain "surprise and doubts." The Government Office responded this way to Saturday's decision by a judge not to take the defendant into custody. The decision is not final, as the prosecutor has filed an appeal. The Supreme Court will have a final say in the matter on April 29. mf